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About usHammondCare is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that is passionate about improving the quality of care for people in need. As one of Australias most innovative health and aged care providers, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for people with complex needs. HammondCare provides care primarily through hospitals, residential care homes and home-based care as well as services for dementia support, community palliative care, rehabilitation, positive aging and older persons mental health.About the roleThe Junior Policy Analyst sits within the Strategy & Policy Team who support our front facing Care units (Residential Care, Home Care, Hospitals, Advisory and the Hammond Centre) by providing advice on strategic planning, executing strategic priorities and helping to shape the organisational voice and response to relevant federal and state policy, and coordinate and write major tender submissions.This is a permanent full-time position based at St Leonards with hybrid opportunities available.What we can offer youWe care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leaveFlexible working options, including hybrid arrangementsDiscounts on everyday products and servicesDiscounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and familiesFree access to independent counselling support for employees and familiesHealth & Wellbeing programmesReward & Recognition programmesReferral bonusesCareer and professional development opportunitiesKey Focus Areas:Coordination, drafting and submission of major organisational tendersAssisting in the development and delivery of policy initiativesAssisting in developing policy papers for HammondCareTracking, summarizing and assisting in crafting policy submissions to governmentTracking research on sector data, reports, and market movements.Writing up of results, articles and presentations for internal and external communicationKey ResponsibilitiesWork with the Policy Manager, Govt Relations Manager and Strategy & Policy Advisor to plan and prepare tender submissions, position papers, policy responses and other written workConduct research and/or literature reviews to support better understanding and response to reforms or Government consultationWrite Government submissions, tender responses or similar written responses to Governments, peaks or other bodies/institutionsWork with the team to provide insightful data and policy positions to support the creation of HammondCares policy positionsHelp develop and manage an accessible catalogue of key documents to enable ease of reference as requiredResearch global practice, review relevant journals and undertake peer comparisons to develop relevant datasets and insights to inform HammondCares views and positionsSupport, as required, the other areas within the Strategy & Policy Teams purviewAbout YouCommitment to engage and align with HammondCares Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in ActionDegree qualified eg Bachelor of Arts/Social Sciences, degree with strong focus on writingStrong written and verbal communication skills and team player with good presentation skillsLogical thinker with strong planning and organisation skillsAbility to distil complex ideas and volumes of content into simple, clear messages and concise summariesAbility to work to deadlines, sometimes with tight timeframes, and work under pressurePassion for the work of HammondCareTo ApplyTo be considered for this role please write a cover letter (maximum one A4 page) answering the following questions:Why I am interested in working at HammondCareTell us about the biggest policy issue facing Aged Care over the next 10 years If you are ready to make a difference with HammondCare, Apply Now!Pre-Employment ChecksAll short-listed applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and references.HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. #J-18808-Ljbffr