Policy, Research and Advocacy Officer

• Are you passionate about social justice and making a difference?
• Keen to join a courageous social change organisation?
• Based in Richmond, close to public transport and onsite parking
• Part time (0.8 FTE)

About the program

Drawing on our experience of engaging with disadvantaged people, families and communities through our services and programs, the Jesuit Social Services Policy Team has two key functions:

1. Research and policy development: Developing the research, policy and solutions needed to achieve our vision of ‘a just society’
2. Advocacy: Identifying and implementing advocacy strategies to achieve the change needed, including through government relations, submissions, engagement with the media, collaborations with other sector organisations or allies, and other avenues.

About the role

Based at Richmond, the Policy, Research and Advocacy Officer plays a key role undertaking high quality research, liaising with programs, developing policy submissions, briefing papers, reports and blogs, building and maintaining our advocacy networks, and assisting to develop and undertake advocacy strategies.

Candidate Requirements

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Understanding of disadvantage, social justice and social inclusion in the context of government policy making at the national and state/territory levels in Australia.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in undertaking social research, and capacity to contribute to identifying and reviewing research priorities for Jesuit Social Services.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in developing strategic policy solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of advocacy processes, and knowledge of how state and federal governments work.
• An understanding of traditional and social media and its use for advocacy purposes.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.

Attractive salary and salary packaging is offered together with ongoing professional and career development.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing role related training and development
• An organisation that lives their values, through our day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive environment
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave