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Form of workOur Purpose
Our Purpose is to support children, young people, and their families to build skills and capacity, address the impacts of trauma and adverse childhood experiences, and develop capabilities that will enable them to be the best versions of themselves.
Our Vision
We see a future where Western Australia is the safest place in the world and all children, young people, and their families feel safe to dream, to thrive, and to reach their fullest potential.
About the Role
The Policy Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective development, review, and implementation of policies within the organization. Specifically, they focus on maintaining Parkerville’s Quality System (PQS) while providing high-quality policy advice. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
The position report to the Senior Research, Policy, and Project Officer position.
This will be offered on a Fixed Term 6-month contract, part time, at our Midland location.
As a Policy Officer, your duties and responsibilities will be:
- In collaboration with the Senior Policy and Research Officer, assist in the development, review, and analysis of strategic and operational policies, legislative instruments, standards, procedures, guidelines, reports, and submissions related to Parkerville’s operations and governance.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of sector wide policy initiatives.
- Contribute to high-quality policy advice on contentious and emerging issues.
- Establish and continually improve Parkerville’s Quality System including the PQS online environment.
- Conduct research and analyse data to inform the development of policies and advice.
In order to be successful for this role, the applicant will have:
- Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline AND/OR extensive experience in policy/business development ideally in the community / health / for purpose sector;
- Proven ability to develop policy and manage a quality system through the preparation, review and development or policy, processes and other controls.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation, regulations and guidelines to service and operational support materials and documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to identify risks and make recommendations.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care are uniquely positioned to provide the successful applicant with the following benefits.
- SCHADS Schedule B Paypoint and Level 5.1 – 5.3 $47.50 -$49.65 per hour
- Discounted Health Insurance Plans
- EAP Service with Wellness resources
- Salary Packaging of up to $15,900
Parkerville Children and Youth Care have a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs.
It is essential that all applicants meet the above criteria and are permitted to work and remain in Australia with no limitations.
Please apply for this role directly via Seek.
We hope to hear from you by 4:00pm, Monday, 20 May 2024. Applications will be assessed on a regular basis, and we may not wait until the closing date before you hear from us. We reserve the right to close the position earlier.
Parkerville Children and Youth Care Inc. has met the Safeguarding Children Standards set out by the Australian Childhood Foundation and received full Safeguarding Children accreditation in September 2019 and achieved re-accreditation in June 2022.
Parkerville CYC is committed to ensure that we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace where our staff are welcomed and feel safe to be their authentic selves. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of gender, sexuality, age, disability, religion or cultural background.
We are committed to increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
