Senior Policy Advisor

Senior Policy Advisor

• 561539
• Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
• Continuing (Contingent Funded)
• Closing at: Apr 2 2026 - 23:55 AEDT

Position Description

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)

Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation 

Terms: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded)

This position is continuing (contingent funded). The funding that supports this project has an expected end date of September 2030.

Position overview 

Within the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, the Centre will play a strategic role in promoting a national collaboration on Indigenous economic empowerment through economic and fiscal policy design and advocacy, translational research, cross sector partnerships, and education and professional development. Working alongside First Nations, governments and industry, the Centre seeks to move beyond problem diagnosis and focus on collaborative actions that further Indigenous economic self-determination and support Indigenous peoples to sustain their unique rights, cultures and connections to the Country. 

The College

The ANU College of Law, Governance and Public Policy (CLGP) is a progressive and newly established College that brings together four world-leading academic schools dedicated to shaping the future of law, governance, regulation, policy and population health. As part of Australia’s leading university, the College fosters excellence in research, teaching, and engagement, driving impactful contributions to national and global challenges. 

The College provides an intellectually rich community, committed to providing a collaborative and supportive environment for academics, students, and professionals to thrive. 

The Position

As the Senior Policy Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in the Centre’s establishment and early impact. Reporting to the Associate Director Policy and Partnerships, you will lead high-quality policy analysis and advice, translate research into practical policy options, and coordinate an engagement program that connects evidence with action. You will prepare briefs, submissions and options papers; support co-design with First Nations partners; and build effective relationships across government, industry, philanthropy and the research sector to advance the Centre’s strategic mission. 

The ideal candidate is an action-oriented policy professional with demonstrated experience working alongside Indigenous communities and organisations. You bring strong analytical capability in policy development, an understanding of ethical practice and community-centred approaches, outstanding communication and stakeholder skills coupled with deep cultural integrity and experience working with Indigenous communities. You are resilient, agile and collaborative, able to broker partnerships and deliver timely, practical outputs that lay strong foundations for the Centre’s long-term impact. 

For further information, please contact Corinne Payne, CIET Centre Manager at Corinne.Payne@anu.edu.au

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria. No longer than two pages. 
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.