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Senior Policy Officer - Leadership and Advocacy Team

Australian Capital Territory💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead and contribute to evidence-based policy, workforce, and advocacy initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses and midwives.

Role type

Senior Policy Officer (Leadership and Advocacy)

Builds

Policy positions, submissions, briefing papers, and strategic advice for the nursing and midwifery sector.

Domain

Health workforce development and Indigenous policy advocacy

Deliverable

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

Required skills

policy development, critical thinking, stakeholder engagement, written communication, strategic planning, cultural safety, initiative, adaptability

Preferred skills

experience in government or health sectors, ability to navigate ambiguity, mentoring

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop evidence-based policy and advocacy initiatives; translate research into practical recommendations; engage with government and sector partners; prepare strategic submissions and position statements; mentor colleagues and support team priorities.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic autonomy

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