Policy & Research Officer, Whitlam Institute

These are exciting times for the Institute as we embark on a journey to enhance policy research and impact. To support this vision, we are seeking an experienced Policy & Research Officer to join the Institute. In this exciting and varied role, you will work closely with our internal and external partners to build the Institute’s policy and research engagement. Reporting to the Policy & Research Manager, you will provide high level organisational support and assist with drafting research, project plans, proposals, submissions, grants applications and reports. Also, you will develop and implement project management tools and plans in order to meet the organisational and operational needs of the Public Policy program. The ideal candidate will have relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in policy development, political science, law and the humanities, project support and research assistance. Applicants with proven project management and research experience will be highly regarded. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please review the Position Description.

Please note this is a part-time, fixed term position at 28 hours (4 days) per week for a period of three (3) years.

Remuneration Package: Higher Education Worker Level 6 $74,402 to $79,779 per annum (comprising Salary $62,871 to $67,414 p.a., 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Please note above rates are calculated at .8 FTE

Position Enquiries: Ms Leanne Smith, Director – Whitlam Institute on (02) 9685 9510 or email at: info@whitlam.org

Closing Date: 8 July 2018

*Please note previous applicants need not apply

Full details on how to apply for this position can be found at www.westernsydney.edu.au/employment/home/current_vacancies