Indigenous Research and Policy Officer

5 days ago

West End, Australia Indigenous Workstars Full time

**About us**:
We are Queensland's peak body for the social service sector. Our vision is to achieve equality, opportunity, and wellbeing for every person, in every community. Our values are respect, optimism, and strength. We work with our sector, government, and other stakeholders to achieve meaningful change for Queensland.

**About you**:

- have relevant qualifications and/or experience in Social Policy, Economics, Social Sciences or similar with knowledge and understanding of policy issues related to cost-of-living and energy vulnerability
- have a sound understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods with the ability to analyse, interpret and develop solutions and recommendations
- demonstrated project management experience with the ability to manage competing stakeholder needs and priorities within tight timeframes
- have strong written communication skills with the ability to write a range of high-quality documents with high attention to detail
- ability to effectively present information that is tailored to meet a diverse range of audience needs
- have a genuine commitment to social justice and be committed to the work of QCOSS.

**What you will g**et**:
We will offer you a flexible, exciting, rewarding full time (38 hrs/week) permanent position in an inclusive work environment. Note: we would consider requests to work part time hours. All this plus a competitive remuneration package (full time $90,540 - $94,630 (pro rata part time)) dependent on qualifications and relevant experience including access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements, 11.5% superannuation, and flexible work arrangements including working from home, flex time and time off in lieu provisions.

**Covid-19 Vaccination Status**:
Keeping our employees and the community we engage with safe is a key priority for QCOSS. All positions at QCOSS have the potential to engage with diverse stakeholders and community as part of their role. Proof of your Covid-19 Vaccination status will be required for this position prior to commencement.

**Application requirements**:
Indigenous Workstars specialises in the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into employment in a variety of communities and industries across Australia.

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