Australian College of Nursing Hiring for Policy Strategist Job at Canberra Full Time

Posted: 22/07/2022
Closing Date: 05/08/2022
Salary: $90,000.00 – $90,000.00
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Canberra
Job Category: Administration and Office,Consulting and Strategy
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is the national, professional body representing, educating and connecting Australia’s vibrant community of nurses. At ACN, we’re proud of our diverse and dynamic workforce and are looking for similarly dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are committed to high performing teams, which is why ACN offers:

• values based leadership;
• a comprehensive onboarding program including a Buddy;
• an office-wide Christmas period shutdown;
• professional development opportunities;
• pay above industry standards;
• various team engagement activities;
• health and wellbeing programmes.
• flexible working environment.

With a strong focus on ‘Shaping Health, Advancing Nursing’ – improving the careers of nurses and subsequently the quality of patient care in the community – you can be sure that you are joining an organisation that makes a positive impact.
So if you are looking to be part of a high performing team within an affirmative and learning based culture, ACN is looking for you!

Job Description
The Policy Strategist will contribute to the strategic analysis and development of nursing, health and aged care system policies, position statements, projects, and submissions to identify and address emerging issues and trends relevant to the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) nursing membership and the health system.

Desired Skills and Experience
To be considered for this exciting role, you will need to meet the following selection criteria and demonstrate how you meet these in a covering letter:
Please note applications that do not include a cover letter addressing all the selection criteria and a CV will not be considered.
Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in nursing or other health-related fields, or working towards the same.
• A thorough understanding of the health, political and government landscape.
• Experience in formulating and analysing health and/or clinical governance/policy for either government, a health service provider or an organisation associated with health or nursing.
• Demonstrated identifying gaps and connecting nursing/health-related issues and policy development.
• Demonstrated high-level computer skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software.
• Proven ability and willingness to work collaboratively with a diverse internal and external stakeholders group.
• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated high-level research and referencing skills.
• Proven excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to working within a high volume and deadline-driven environment whilst maintaining a high standard of work.

Please note: this position is a permanent full time contract.
Whilst applications for this position will close at 4pm Friday 5 August 2022 , they will be assessed as received and the successful applicant may be selected prior to the closing date.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
For enquiries or to request a copy of the position description, please email Roxane.Owen@acn.edu.au

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $90,000.00 per year