Job Description
Role Overview
This is a senior-level position that focuses on leading activities to support effective engagement with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and Organisations working in Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV). The role promotes a coordinated system to prevent and respond to DFSV in the Northern Territory.
The ideal candidate will have strong facilitation, engagement and relationship building skills, preferably with experience in working in the Aboriginal community controlled sector. They should also have an understanding of social policy and government processes, as well as awareness of the broader determinants of health and wellbeing that affect Aboriginal people at a population level.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with stakeholders to support the DFSV reform agenda.
* Support ACCHS and ACCOs working in DFSV to build relationships and engage with Northern Territory DFSV policy development and implementation.
* Contribute to AMSANT's on-going health policy, research and advocacy work by researching and drafting submissions, position papers, briefings, advocacy material, project proposals, presentations and/or content for public communications.
* Work collaboratively with staff, AMSANT members, and other external stakeholders to facilitate sector consultations and contribute to a range of committees, forums and meetings that shape the strategic policy, research and advocacy work agenda.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Tertiary qualifications in social science, health sciences, public health, or relevant area and/or commensurate professional experience.
* Strong facilitation, engagement and relationship building skills.
* An understanding of social policy and government processes.
* Awareness of the broader determinants of health and wellbeing that effect Aboriginal people at a population level.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:
* Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
* Employer Superannuation contribution.
* 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
* Personal/carer's leave up to 15 days per year.
* 10 Days per year Study leave can be negotiated.
* Professional Development opportunities up to $3,000 per year
* 10 days Ceremonial Leave
* Access to a free Employee Assistance Program for work and non-work related
* Ex-Gratia leave of 3 paid days during Christmas close down (excl. casuals)
Other Information
Please note that:
* Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.
* Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
* Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver's Licence.