Policy Officer

Northside Community Service is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation. We’ve been supporting our community in North Canberra – and beyond – since 1976. We’re a progressive and modern community organisation that embraces diversity, social justice and advocacy for those in our community whose voices are often unheard.

Northside supports young children through our high-quality early education services, children and young people through our youth programs and family support services, older citizens through our aged care services and support programs, and the wider community through our housing, community development, outreach and volunteer programs.

Northside now has an opportunity for a Policy Officer to join their team in Canberra on a full-time, fixed term (12 months) basis.

The primary objective of the Policy Officer is to develop, review, and update policies across Northside Community Service's diverse service areas, including early education, aged care, housing, case management, and youth engagement.This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, providing expert advice on program and policy implementation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and contributing to the strategic planning and effective service delivery of the organisation.

For a copy of the position description with a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please visit the ‘Job Vacancies’ page of our website www.northside.asn.au.

To be considered for this position you will need to meet the following criteria (but not limited to):

• Candidates should have a relevant degree with at least two years of experience, or an associate diploma with substantial relevant experience. Equivalent expertise may also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures within a complex organisational framework.
• In-depth knowledge of the community services sector, including early education, aged care, housing, case management, and youth engagement, with a strong understanding of industry trends and regulations.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your Well-developed analytical Skills to a professional and ethical organisation working across the Canberra region.

Northside is offering:

• An attractive salary of $91,068 – $108,900 per annum (including Super).
• Not for Profit Organisation Salary Packaging benefits, which allows you to pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Generous leave provisions for Personal/Carer (13 days), Paid Holiday Shutdown (3 days), paid Parental leave, study leave (5 days) and more.
• Annual pay point progressions within the pay level.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on professionalism.
• Career progression opportunities across our entire organisation.

Northside Community Service is a child-safe organisation. The recruitment process will include questions related to previous workplace performance and understanding of child safety requirements, including Mandatory Reporting requirements and Northside’s obligations under the ACT’s Reportable Conduct Scheme. Successful candidates will be required to undergo screening (Working with Vulnerable People Card and National Police Check) to ensure their suitability to work in child-safe environments.

Northside takes a strong approach to the safety of our team, and those we work with. During the recruitment process, you will be informed about Northside’s approach to safety and asked about your own understanding of managing risk and safety. Successful candidates will be given a thorough induction that will include information and guidance on Northside’s approaches to safety.

Northside Community Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity lies at the heart of Northside. We strive to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, people with a disability, and other diversity groups.

Please click the Apply button and submit the following:

• A two page (maximum) statement outlining your suitability for the position
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)

Confidential enquiries may be made by contacting Human Resources (02 6171 8***) or emailing **@northside.asn.au 

Applications close at 11:30pm (AEST) on Sunday 07 April 2024.