Policy Officer

3 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia Australian College of Nursing Full time

Posted: 21/05/2024- Closing Date: 04/06/2024- Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Canberra- Job Category: Administration and Office,Consulting and Strategy,OtherThe Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is the national, professional body representing, educating and connecting Australia's vibrant community of nurses. At ACN, we're proud of our diverse and dynamic workforce and are looking for similarly dedicated individuals to join our team.

We are committed to high performing teams, which is why ACN offers:

- Dynamic, fast-paced working environment with a results-driven team
- Hybrid work environment
- Fantastic range of employee benefits, monthly ADO, 10 Days of Christmas Shutdown leave each year, and many more

With a strong focus on 'Shaping Health, Advancing Nursing' - improving the careers of nurses and subsequently the quality of patient care in the community - you can be sure that you are joining an organisation that makes a positive impact.

So if you are looking to be part of a high performing team within an affirmative and learning based culture, ACN is looking for you

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Advocacy, the Policy Officer will be responsible for contributing to the development and analysis of nursing, health and aged care system policies, position papers, projects and submissions aligned with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) strategic intent.

The role will also contribute to developing policies to address emerging issues and trends relevant to nursing and the health system.

The role will be responsible for undertaking research, identifying and analysing emerging policy trends and issues and providing authoritative advice to senior management through the Policy Manager.

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
To be considered for this exciting role, you will need to meet the following selection criteria and demonstrate how you meet these in a covering letter:
Selection Criteria

**_Qualifications and experience_**
- There are no mandatory qualifications required for this role. However, an appropriate tertiary qualification is desirable.
- Tertiary qualifications in nursing and/or other health-related fields and social or political sciences are essential. Tertiary qualifications in nursing are not essential but will be looked upon favourably.
- Experience in formulating and analysing health and/or clinical policy for either government, a health service provider or an organisation associated with health or nursing.

**_Technical expertise_**
- **Understanding** in providing sound evidence-based policy advice in a health-related environment.
- Demonstrated high-level computer skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
- Understanding EndNote

**_Knowledge and Skills_**
- **Policy Skills** - Understanding of policy development, research and review, formulation, and implementation based on good organisational knowledge and understanding of current health issues, resulting in an ability to address strategic, environmental and nursing issues effectively.
- **Written Communication** - Ability to prepare draft project briefs, draft reports, draft discussion papers, policy options, draft recommendations on issues, and provide strong support for a preferred position or action for the Policy and Advocacy Manager.
- **Verbal Communication** - Ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

**Problem-solving **- Ability to develop and evaluate draft solutions considering likely business impacts, developing contingency plans and ensuring stakeholders are actively engaged in the problem-solving process.

**_High-level generic skills_**
- **Conceptual & Analytical Thinking **- Developing and using conceptual thinking and sound analytical approaches to support decision-making in the work area.
- **Flexibility**:

- Adapts approaches and work to changes in the environment and effectively meets new challenges. Able to work flexibly and recognise a change in team priorities
**Initiative and Accountability**:

- Takes responsibility for actions, proactively implements their work plan, and addresses issues.

**Collaborative - **Collaborate with team members and internal/external stakeholders while remaining accountable for actions.

Please note**:this is a permanent full-time position.**

First Nations People are encouraged to apply.
- ACN is committed to ensuring the health and safety of those who attend our premises. This includes accepting responsibility to provide, so far as is reasonably practicable, a workplace that is safe and without risk to health for all team members, and members of the broader community. ACN requires all employees to have received both COVID-19 vaccinations (or an approved medical exemption) in line with the state based government vaccination mandates or by April 2022 for all team members, all new employees joining ACN must also meet this requirement. If you have any questions or co

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