Project Officer, National Justice Policy Partnership, NATSILS

Project Officer, National Justice Policy Partnership, NATSILS Full-Time | Fixed-Term, Two Years | Melbourne, Vic The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS) is the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services. We advocate for justice, equality, and the rights of our peoples, supporting culturally safe legal services and driving national reforms to close the gap in justice outcomes. Your Impact As a pivotal member of NATSILS, you will help shape and drive national justice policy by supporting the development and delivery of evidence-based policy, advocacy, and secretariat functions. You will contribute to research, draft submissions, and engage with key stakeholders to advance justice priorities under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. You will also support joint planning, reporting, and policy development work with the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department, as the Co-Chair of the JPP. Each day, you will: Prepare submissions, reports, briefings, and research papers to support JPP priorities. Conduct research and policy analysis to inform advocacy and policy positions. Coordinate consultations to ensure First Nations perspectives are central to JPP work. Support stakeholder engagement, including meetings, workshops, and forums. Assist with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of JPP initiatives, including work related to the JPP Strategic Framework and Implementation Roadmap. Uphold NATSILS and ALS values, EEO, and WHS policies in all work. Your Story & Strengths You are a motivated and skilled Project Officer with a strong understanding of the cultural, social, and historical contexts shaping the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You combine technical expertise with a genuine commitment to justice and community impact. Key strengths include: Tertiary or sector experience in justice, public policy, or related fields. Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander justice issues and Closing the Gap priorities. Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. Knowledge of and respect for Aboriginal cultural and social needs. (Desirable) Identification as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, experience with ATSILS, or familiarity with justice policy processes. (Desirable) Experience with ATSILS or community-controlled organisations, or familiarity with Commonwealth and jurisdictional justice policy processes. Our Journey Together At NATSILS, you’ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including: Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard‑earned money in your pocket. Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well‑deserved break. Career and professional development opportunities. At NATSILS, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid Working with Children (VIC) check for this role. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by reaching out to our Talent Team at ******@alsnswact.org.au. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as we are moving quickly with this recruitment process. Additional information Support better justice outcomes and Closing the Gap for First Nations peoples. Work with stakeholders, support research, and help shape national justice policy. $103,089 - $107,131 + super + salary packaging & leave loading #J-18808-Ljbffr