Senior Policy Officer-Family Violence

About The Organisation

AMSANT is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in the Northern Territory and advocates for equity in health, focusing on supporting the provision of high quality comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal communities.

Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,899.94 pa.
• Employer Superannuation contribution.
• 6 weeks annual leave plus 17.5% leave loading
• Personal/carer’s leave up to 15 days per year.
• 10 Days per year Study leave can be negotiated.
• Professional Development opportunities up to $3,000 per year
• 10 days Ceremonial Leave
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program for work and non-work related
• Ex-Gratia leave of 3 paid days during Christmas close down (excl. casuals)

Work hours: Full-Time/Part-Time (0.8 – 1 FTE Negotiable), Monday-Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm

Location: Darwin/Alice Springs

Applications close: COB Thursday 28 August 2025-Applications will be reviewed upon receipt

Salary: $115, 147.33 – $ 129,140.92 p.a + 12% Superannuation

Role Description: 

Reporting to the Policy, Research and Advocacy Manager, the AMSANT Senior Policy Officer Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) leads a range of activities to support effective engagement with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) working in DFSV and enable their meaningful involvement and input into Northern Territory Government DFSV policy development and implementation.  The role will promote:

• A coordinated system to prevent and respond to DFSV in the NT. 

• DFSV initiatives for Aboriginal people that are designed and led by Aboriginal people and organisations. 

• A capable and effective DFSV workforce across the NT. 

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with AMSANT Members, Northern Territory Council of Social Service (NTCOSS) and other stakeholders to support the DFSV reform agenda.
• Support ACCHS and ACCOs working in DFSV to build relationships, share trends and practices with each other, and meaningfully engage with Northern Territory DFSV policy development and implementation.
• In collaboration with AMSANT Members and NT COSS explore mechanisms to ensure the sector is supported through capacity building, policy input and advocacy, whether this be through the establishment of a peak or alternative structures.    
• Contribute to AMSANT’s on-going health policy, research and advocacy work by researching and drafting submissions, position papers, briefings, advocacy material, project proposals, presentations and/or content for public communications.
• Work collaboratively with staff, AMSANT members, and other external stakeholders to facilitate sector consultations and contribute to a range of committees, forums and meetings that shape the strategic policy, research and advocacy work agenda.
• Under the guidance of the PRA manager, provide internal leadership to support the on-going development of high-quality systems and processes that enable the continuous improvement of AMSANT’s policy, research and advocacy functions. 
• Support a range of secretariat functions carried out by the AMSANT Policy, Research and Advocacy team, including support for the Policy, Research and Advocacy Manager in preparing and coordinating all meetings of the Northern Territory Aboriginal Health Forum, Board, Members and committees. 
• Attend meetings, consultations and other engagements as required, representing the strategic interests of AMSANT and AMSANT member services.
• If required by the Policy, Research and Advocacy Manager, assist with team leadership and management, particularly in regard to discrete projects and outcomes. 
• Other duties as agreed and directed by the Policy, Research and Advocacy Manager

Selection Requirements (Qualifications & Attributes)

ESSENTIAL

• Tertiary qualifications in social science, health sciences, public health, or relevant area and/or commensurate professional experience.
• Strong facilitation, engagement and relationship building skills, preferably with experience in working in the Aboriginal community controlled sector. 
• An understanding of social policy and government processes, government departments and authorities, and policy frameworks as they relate to Aboriginal people.
• Awareness of the broader determinants of health and wellbeing that effect Aboriginal people at a population level, including the relationship between colonisation, complex intergenerational trauma and the manifestation of DFSV in Aboriginal families.  The capability to develop high-quality policy documents using research evidence and data, for a broad range of audiences.
• Strong proficiency in SharePoint and Office 365 software, and/or willingness to engage proactively in developing capabilities in this area.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with management and staff across the organisation, external partners and stakeholders, and with Aboriginal people in particular.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

DESIRABLE

• Postgraduate qualifications in a related field, with experience in disability, alcohol reform and/or strategic communications highly valuable.
• Experience working in an Aboriginal controlled organisation.
• Understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures and histories.

Additional information:

• Original qualifications must be available for viewing and copies to be kept on personnel file.
• Applications must have an Ochre Card and a Current Police Check and/or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• Applicants must be able and willing to undertake travel throughout the NT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver’s Licence.

How to Apply:

Your application should consist of a resume and cover letter addressing the above selection criteria. Please address your cover letter to the Hiring Manager detailing why you wish to work at AMSANT, and the attributes, skills and experience you would bring to the role.

If you have any queries or would like any additional information about this role, please contact the HR team at HR@amsant.org.au.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply