National Policy Manager
Core
Develop and implement a national policy and advocacy strategy to support the Culturally Nourishing Schooling (CNS) project, focusing on improving education outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Role type
Senior policy and advocacy manager
Builds
National policy frameworks, advocacy strategies, and stakeholder engagement networks for First Nations education
Domain
Education policy, Indigenous affairs, public sector advocacy
Required skills
Policy strategy development, government relations, advocacy messaging, stakeholder engagement, research translation, strategic planning, negotiation, project management, cultural competency (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives)
Preferred skills
Experience with peak bodies, senior-level political engagement, complex problem resolution
Technologies
Policy research tools, briefing paper frameworks
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver the CNS policy and advocacy strategy; collaborate with national and interstate teams to maximize policy impact; build and maintain government and stakeholder relationships; translate research findings into accessible policy reports and briefing papers; work independently to resolve complex problems and negotiate outcomes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
