Graduate Policy and Research Officer

3 months ago


Sydney, Australia Australian Communications Consumer Action Network Full time

About the role
- High-profile consumer body
- Communications sector
- Hybrid work environment (office and/or home office)

This is a great opportunity for a Graduate Policy and Research Officer to join our small but highly effective team. Reporting to our Policy Manager, you will join a busy policy team and develop your skills as you contribute to a wide range of communications consumer policy initiatives and support the delivery of the ACCAN Independent Grants Program.

Essential Skills for position
- An understanding of communications consumer policy issues or the capacity to quickly acquire this knowledge
- Effective stakeholder management skills, and a commitment to representing consumers.
- Knowledge of public policy processes
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
- Good analytical and research skills
- A tertiary qualification in economics, public policy, social sciences, law, or telecommunications-related disciplines, or equivalent academic or professional experience

Desired Skills for position
- Knowledge and experience of working in the community sector
- Understanding of the needs of ACCAN’s diverse group of stakeholders, including people with disabilities, low-income consumers, First Nations Australians, among others.
- An understanding of the Australian Consumer Law and consumer rights

Benefits & Remuneration

In support of a work/life balance, benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

Closing Date: Sunday 15 September 2024

ACCAN is an EEO employer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons with disabilities and people from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Position Description : Position Description for Graduate Policy and Research Officer

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Sector: #Community_Development, #Community_Engagement



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