Policy Officer

Policy Officer – Volunteering Australia

Canberra/Hybrid working arrangements – Full-time or Part-time (min 25 hours per week)

Classification: SCHADS (level and remuneration dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference and ready to make a real impact?

We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the national peak body for volunteering’s policy development and advocacy work across a range of policy areas.

Join us in our vision to make volunteering the heart of Australian communities.

About the role:

As a key member of Volunteering Australia’s Policy Team, you’ll lead and deliver impactful policy and advocacy projects. This role involves high-quality research, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and representing the organisation at a national level.

What you will bring:

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, strategic policy and advocacy work.

• Demonstrated strategic stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrated capacity to work across diverse and complex policy areas and learn new subject matter quickly.

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated capacity to undertake research including data analysis.

In addition to this, you will have:

• High level organisational and project management skills.

• High level IT and computer skills, including MS Office and Database applications.

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Join a highly collaborative and enthusiastic team.

• We provide staff with flexibility in working hours and location, which is negotiated with staff members taking into account the requirements of the role.

• Competitive remuneration package, including salary packaging options.

Applicants need to have the right to work in Australia.

For a detailed Position Description including full selection criteria, please visit:

https://www.volunteeringaustralia.org/about/opportunities

or download the position description below.

At Volunteering Australia, we are strong advocates for centering diverse voices and are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those from diverse backgrounds and experiences.