Policy and Research Advisor

Overview:
- Full-time, 2 year Fixed Term position- $98,632 - $106,763 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

You will be responsible for providing high quality policy and research outputs, and advice for the design of reports and briefs, training programs, conferences and other activities for the Australian APEC Study Centre and the International and Engagement portfolio at RMIT University. This role will be responsible for providing policy analysis and advice to both internal and external stakeholders on various topics relating to economic and international cooperation. You will work independently to make recommendations and prepare documentation on behalf of the APEC Centre and the International and Engagement portfolio, and for coordinating activities across the two groups. You will advise leadership in both teams and will work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve research, impact and development outcomes.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
- Experience managing a range of policy and research projects from problem definition to implementation.- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to lead, direct and influence others and a proven capacity to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external groups, including in cross-cultural environments.- Established organisational and time management skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust workload priorities to meet conflicting deadlines.- An ability to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of academic, business and government stakeholders and handle a range of situations and information in the strictest confidence.- An ability to analyse research and report on economic, financial and social aspects relating to the work of regional forums such as APEC and ASEAN and to interpret and present information in a variety of formats, on such matters.

About the Portfolio

The Policy, Strategy and Impact (PSI) Portfolio provides focus and momentum for the projects and priorities that were identified in Knowledge With Action: RMIT’s Strategic Plan, developed in 2022.

PSI works to support and advance the implementation of RMIT’s strategic priorities, including through strategy projects, Indigenous engagement, innovative partnerships, public policy & government relations and capability development.

PSI includes diverse teams such as the Innovation Catalyst, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, the Ngarara Willim Centre, the Australian APEC Study Centre, RMIT Activator, Workforce Innovation and Development Institute and the Health Transformation Lab.

The portfolio works as a network of collaborative and inclusive teams, working to develop and extend an ‘impact ecosystem’ of relationships and partnerships across and beyond the university PSI teams provide a distinctive set of evidence-driven, innovation, public policy and community engagement expertise.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.


Position Description - Policy and Research Advisor

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20 Oct 2024 11.59 pm
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