Link-Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation – Ropes Crossing NSW
Policy Officer - Closing the Gap NSW (CAPO)
Link-Up (NSW) Aboriginal Corporation was founded in 1980 to assist all Aboriginal people who had been directly affected by past government policies; being separated from their families and culture through forced removal, being fostered, adopted or raised in institutions. Link-Up (NSW) supports the healing journeys of those removed; delivering professional, culturally sensitive and confidential research, reunions and Social, Emotional and Wellbeing services.
The NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations (NSW CAPO) is a coalition of peak Aboriginal community-controlled organisations in NSW. NSW CAPO provides a strong, coordinated, and united voice to address Aboriginal rights, which include, but are not limited to, health, education, housing, employment, legal equality, culture and heritage, child and family supports, disability, social justice, LGBTQI+, economic development and promoting respect for human rights. NSW CAPO, through the National Coalition of Aboriginal Peaks, has signed the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and is working in partnership with the NSW Government to develop an NSW Jurisdictional Plan.
We are seeking a motivated and suitably experienced and qualified person to join Link‑Up (NSW) Closing the Gap team as a Policy Officer.
Applications from Aboriginal people are strongly encouraged.
Primary Purpose of the Role
The Policy Officer provides detailed and informed policy advice on a range of complex policy issues including advice in the development of the NSW Jurisdictional Plan, developing CAPO Closing the Gap policy positions, promoting CAPO's Closing the Gap policy positions to key stakeholders, preparing quality reports, submissions, briefing papers and correspondence.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement and maintain a communication plan that builds public understanding and support for the work of the NSW CAPO relating to Closing the Gap.
* Develop timely advice, detailed briefings, resource materials, reports, correspondence and submissions on a range of complex Closing the Gap policy issues.
* Undertake research and policy development processes to influence CAPO's Closing the Gap policy agenda.
* Coordinate with other Policy Officers based in other CAPO organisations to ensure consistency in policy, while also supporting specific activities appropriate to CAPO organisations.
* Work with the Community Engagement Officer.
* Prepare materials, organise, and manage engagement activities relating to Closing the Gap.
* Develop and maintain appropriate planning strategies for the effective oversight of policy development and review processes.
* Where required, represent Link‑Up (NSW) and the NSW CAPO team in meetings with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Qualification
* Bachelor or Diploma in Social Work
* Diploma in Policy Writing (preferred)
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* 2+ years' experience in a similar role (essential)
* Strong communication and information‑sharing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience in community engagement in an Aboriginal community context.
* Demonstrated commitment and capacity to promote the rights, interests and aspirations of Aboriginal people.
* Demonstrated research, analytical and information management skills, including the ability to use these to formulate, interpret, analyse, implement, and evaluate policy and program initiatives.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
Application Process & Deadline
To make your application please click APPLY or email your resume and a covering letter stating why you are the right person for the role to **@nsw.link-up.org.au.
Applications will close Friday 05 December 2025.
Please note; due to the large number of applicants, only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted.
As a part of the partnership arrangements between NSW CAPO and the NSW Government, the NSW Government has provided grant funding to NSW CAPO organisations to support Closing the Gap work, including employment of Closing the Gap staff.
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