Senior Policy Officer

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Detail information about job Senior Policy Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Ashfield Based

Part-time Permanent Position (20 hours/ week)

Position Overview

The major responsibility of the position is to research and develop high level policy and submissions on sexual and reproductive health, to support organisational objectives.

The Senior Policy Officer reports to the Director Research Centre.

Selection Criteria

Essential (Including Qualifications)

• Degree qualifications in a health, public policy or related discipline
• Proven success in managing projects with an understanding of project methodology
• Experience in research and presenting information around specific issues
• Demonstrated high level capability and experience in public health submissions, policy development, report writing, implementation and review
• Demonstrated ability to collate reproductive and sexual health information from disparate published and unpublished sources
• Superior negotiation, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised, efficient and reliable; proven ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Ability to work concurrently on a number of different projects and to coordinate projects within timeframes and budget constraints
• High level computer literacy, specifically MS Office applications

Desirable

• Relevant experience in the health sector

Values

• Must be pro-choice which includes a women’s choice to terminate a pregnancy 
• Must support the Family Planning NSW values:
  • Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual health
• Integrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparent
• Inclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgement
• Equity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populations
• Client centered - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our work
• Commitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our work

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check is required prior to commencement in this role

Key Responsibilities

1. In consultation with the CEO:
   1. prepare high quality reports, submissions, briefing papers and correspondence
   2. explore and develop policy on sexual and reproductive health
   3. draft responses/submissions to government and other entities
   4. enhance FPNSW key external messages  
2. Monitor developments in national and international reproductive and sexual health issues and recommend action
3. Collate reproductive and sexual health information from disparate published and unpublished sources and utilise this information for public health submissions
4. In consultation with relevant Executive, develop resources for training and development initiatives in reproductive and sexual health
5. Explore available grants and prepare funding submissions
6. Undertake other relevant duties as directed by the Director, Research Centre

Financial and resource management / administration

•  Maintain appropriate resource allocation, and effective management and administrative practices, in accordance with organisational policies, processes and delegations of FPNSW.