The College is recruiting for a Policy Project Officer to work cooperatively with our Advocacy and Government Relations Manager to deliver the key policy and advocacy outcomes of the College.
The Policy Project Officer plays a key role in researching and drafting policy and advocacy positions, engaging with internal stakeholders and member committees, as well as managing policy and advocacy projects to ensure timely delivery.
The role will research, contribute, develop, and coordinate responses to policy issues, and advance the cause of paramedicine in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Selection Criteria:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in government relations, health policy, advocacy, public affairs, or political advisory
• Relevant tertiary degree qualification in public policy, government relations, health policy or a related discipline
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality written materials, including reports, briefing papers, policy documents and submissions
• Ability to research, analyse data and propose actions on identified health policy areas
• High-level verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
We will accept applications from any city in Australia or Aoteroa New Zealand. To apply, please visit: https://www.seek.com.au/job/57169706
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The College is the peak professional body representing and supporting paramedics and student paramedics across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand since 1973.
The College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land and sea in which we live and work, we recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and culture and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
We recognise the unique role of Māori as Tangata Whenua and embrace Te Tiriti o Waitangi, recognising Māori as tino rangatiratanga of Aotearoa New Zealand while supporting the guiding principles of Te Tiriti – Tino rangatiratanga, Equality, Active protection, Options, and Partnership.