Junior Policy Adviser (part time)

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the peak advocacy body representing the interests of local government at a national level. As a federation of state and territory local government associations, ALGA represents the interests of Australia’s 537 councils. 

With a vision to be the united, strong voice for Australian local government, ALGA aims to achieve this by providing advice and advocacy services to its member associations and, through them, local councils throughout Australia.   

About the role: 

ALGA is seeking a highly motivated early career professional to fill a new role as a part timeJunior Policy Adviser. The Junior Policy Adviser will conduct research and support the development of best practice policy that promotes the interests of local government. 

The Junior Policy Adviser will report directly to ALGA’s Executive Director – Policy and support the entire policy team. The Junior Policy Adviser will conduct ongoing research and analysis to inform ALGA’s positions and understanding of emerging issues. Through collaboration with the team, the Junior Policy Adviser will support ALGA to develop, articulate, and communicate ALGA’s policy positions. 

Successful candidate: 

ALGA is seeking an early career policy professional to contribute to ALGA’s research, analysis, and policy development. The successful candidate will have skills in relevant areas that can support ALGA’s ongoing policy work. Relevant areas could include:

• Research
• Data analysis
• Economics 
• Public policy 
• Law

The successful candidate will possess some or all the follow key attributes:

• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and insight generation.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to evaluate research methodologies and findings.
• Clear attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of research outcomes.
• Effective time management 
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Positive inter-personal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members 
• Resilience in overcoming setbacks and persistence to achieve research goals.

Experience developing policy positions in a government department, statutory authority, peak body, or equivalent is highly desirable but not essential. An understanding of the Australian political system, federal public service, and policy processes is also highly desired but not essential. 

For more information or for a confidential discussion, please contact Kade Denton, Executive Director – Policy at kade.denton@alga.asn.au.