Organisation : Palliative Care Australia
Location : Australian Capital Territory, Canberra (Griffith)
Work type : Various
Sector : Community Engagement
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 85,000 to 100,000
Application closing date : 3 Dec, 2018
About the organisation
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is the peak national organisation representing the interests and aspirations of all who share the ideal of quality care at the end of life.
Formed in 1991 as the Australian Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc. the organisation has grown to a full-scale national network with member organisations in each state and territory.
The positive, innovative, close-knit team at PCA works tirelessly to achieve optimal outcomes for every individual and ensure the highest quality of knowledge and care is provided to the community.
About the role
Employment status: Part-time (22.8 hrs/week) up to full-time hours
Employment period: 12 months, with possible extension
Preferred Location: Canberra, ACT
• Excellent opportunity to work with a leading national peak organisation and to make a real difference in the broader community
• Excellent remuneration circa $85,000-$100,000 (negotiable) PLUS super PLUS salary packaging options
This is a new position and will play a pivotal role in assisting the National Policy Advisor (and Programs Manager) develop and deliver appropriate policy and advocacy strategies that support PCA’s response to the changing aged care policy environment throughout 2019.
Responsibilities include:
- Undertake research and analysis to identify emerging issues for policy, planning and advice purposes related to aged care
- Assist in preparing responses to Government inquiries, reviews, submissions and reports to promote quality care at the end of life for older Australians, including the Royal Commission into Aged Care Safety and Quality.
- Facilitate and support high quality sector engagement to inform policy development
- Work within the broader policy team to ensure effective and ongoing engagement with the political process, key government agencies, and other stakeholders.
To be successful in this role you will thrive on new challenges and be excited about the opportunity to demonstrate your energy, creativity, communication, interpersonal and policy capacities.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Aged Care Policy Advisor via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Engagement
