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Director Policy and Research

Melbourne, Victoria💼 Full-time💰 $161,566–$161,566🗓 2026-09-19 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic leadership of policy reform and research priorities to improve services and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

Role type

Director, Policy and Research

Builds

National strategies and plans for systemic reform

Domain

Social policy, Indigenous affairs, child welfare

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

strategic leadership, policy analysis, complex project management, budget management, team leadership, stakeholder partnership development, fundraising, financial management, policy communication

Preferred skills

deep understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop and promote SNAICC's role as a national voice for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and families; lead input to and secretariat services for national strategies and plans for systemic reform; shape and execute strategic policy reform agendas; manage complex projects and budgets; establish and maintain effective collaborative partnerships at a senior level with government, NGOs, and community organizations.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership

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