Junior Policy Analyst

**About us**

HammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australia’s most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons’ mental health.

**About the role**

The Junior Policy Analyst sits within the Strategy & Policy Team who support our front facing Care units (Residential Care, Home Care, Hospitals, Advisory and the Hammond Centre) by providing advice on strategic planning, executing strategic priorities and helping to shape the organisational voice and response to relevant federal and state policy, and coordinate and write major tender submissions.
- This is permanent full-time position based at St Leonards with hybrid opportunities available._

**What we can offer you**

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
- Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
- Discounts on everyday products and services
- Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
- Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
- Health & Wellbeing programmes
- Reward & Recognition programmes
- Referral bonuses
- Career and professional development opportunities

**Key Focus Areas**:

- Coordination, drafting and submission or major organisational tenders
- Assisting in the development and delivery of policy initiatives
- Assisting in developing policy papers for HammondCare
- Tracking, summarizing and assist in crafting policy submissions to government
- Tracking research on sector data, reports, and market movements.
- Writing up of results, articles and presentations for internal and external communication

**Key Responsibilities**
- Work with the Policy Manager, Govt Relations Manager and Strategy & Policy Advisor to plan and prepare tender submissions, position papers, policy responses and other written work
- Conduct research and/or literature reviews to support better understanding and response to reforms or Government consultation
- Write Government submissions, tender responses or similar written responses to Governments, peaks or other bodies/institutions
- Work with the team to provide insightful data and policy positions to support the creation of HammondCare’s policy positions
- Help develop and manage an accessible catalogue of key documents to enable ease of reference as required
- Research global practice, review relevant journals and undertake peer comparisons to develop relevant datasets and insights to inform HammondCare’s views and positions
- Support, as required, the other areas within the Strategy & Policy Teams purview

**About You**
- Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action
- Degree qualified - eg Bachelor of Arts/Social Sciences, degree with strong focus on writing
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and team player with good presentation skills
- Logical thinker with strong planning and organisation skills
- Ability to distil complex ideas and volumes of content into simple, clear messages and concise summaries
- Ability to work to deadlines, sometimes with tight timeframes, and work under pressure
- Passion for the work of HammondCare

**To Apply**

**_ To be considered for this role please write a cover letter (maximum one A4 page) answering the following questions_**

**_ “Why I am interested in working at HammondCare”_**

**_ “Tell us about the biggest policy issue facing Aged Care over the next 10 years”_**

**Pre
- Employment Checks**
- All short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references._
- HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves._