Principal Policy Analyst - WFH (Australia Only) Research & Fellowships (Education & Training)
Full time
$154,616 to $171,182. p.a. plus superannuation
Principal Policy Analyst - WFH (Australia Only)
Full time role $154,616 to $171,182. p.a (commensurate with skills and experience) plus superannuation Ongoing Flexible / Work from home (Australia-wide) Are you a policy and project professional looking to join a new team, passionate about improving education outcomes for Australian children and young people? Are you an independent thinker who can engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute accurate and balanced policy/project advice and recommendations on a range of complex educational issues? Are you committed to providing policy and project advice and producing practical resources that are rigorous and high quality, as well as useful and relevant to education practitioners and policymakers? If you answered yes to the above questions, then we want to hear from you.
AERO particularly welcomes applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
How to apply? – Respectfully, No Agencies please.
Please submit:
a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the role addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Experience below. If you reside in Australia and are an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have unrestricted work rights in Australia, and believe you meet the requirements of the role, we'd love to hear from you by 11.59pm Tuesday 17 September 2024 (AEST).
Please only apply for this role if you already have current work rights in Australia. Appointments are subject to a National Criminal Record Check (NCRC) and having or obtaining a current valid working with children check (WWCC).
About The Organisation
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is Australia's national education evidence body. AERO is working towards excellent and equitable outcomes for all children and young people by generating and making high-quality evidence accessible, and enhancing the use of evidence in Australian education.
AERO is bringing together people who are passionate about evidence-informed policy and practice for schools and early childhood services. Our team is collegial, creative and committed to fulfilling AERO's potential to make an impact. We value agile thinkers who can help shape AERO as a new, dynamic organisation, and team players who enjoy working across projects and in diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Many of our people have ongoing connections to research, policy and practice organisations, helping us to bridge the gap between evidence generation and translation.
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Purpose of the role
The Principal Policy Analyst will work closely with the Director, Strategic Policy and Engagement to develop strategies to support evidence-based policymaking, including supporting systems to promote evidence-based teaching practice. The role leads and oversees complex policy analysis initiatives to support policymakers and key stakeholders in effectively using evidence.
Through strategic leadership, rigorous analysis and product development, and high-level collaboration, this role drives activities that support informed decision-making and systemic improvement within the education sector, leveraging direct partnerships and policy influence mechanisms to achieve significant and sustainable outcomes.
Accountabilities:
Lead the scoping, planning and designing of advanced policy research and analysis, including investigating and critically analysing issues and opportunities relating to education. Develop and implement strategies to maximise the influence of AERO's research on system programs and policies. Lead and manage the provision of high-quality policy advice on a wide variety of issues in education, including early childhood, schools, child and student outcomes, and evidence use in practice. Lead the preparation of advice and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders that convey complex concepts and information on education topics in an appropriate format and manner. Manage team members, including recruitment, performance development and goal setting, to ensure deliverables are on time and to a high standard. Lead and manage projects, including contract management, establishing and managing priorities, deliverables, timelines, budgets and reporting where required. Advise and support other AERO teams as required, including establishing and maintaining strong relationships with others, with a particular focus on ensuring effective incorporation of AERO's strategic policy agenda in their work. Lead the performance and professional development of team members, building a highly productive and collaborative team. Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in public policy, public administration, education, education policy and/or education management. Knowledge and Experience:
Excellent understanding of the Australian education landscape and policy frameworks and/or an excellent understanding of policy landscapes and policy frameworks and governance. This may be experience gained through working in government or policy settings and/or through leadership positions in schools or services. Ability to effectively maintain productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners and researchers. Experience managing projects and delivering high-quality results in a timely manner. Skills:
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to create compelling narratives for diverse audiences. Excellent people management skills including the ability to recognise and draw on people's individual strengths and to create a culture of trust and collaboration. Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to translate technical and complex information concisely for diverse audiences. If you require any additional information to above or have technical difficulties applying, please contact: Please do not send applications to this email address, apply through the advert.
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