Organisation : Settlement Services International
Location : Sydney (Ashfield)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services, Disabilities, Families, Overseas Aid & Development
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with children and young people as well as people with refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds, culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, people with disabilities and more to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.
About the role
- Permanent position, working full time hours, 35 hours per week
- Flexible working arrangements to support real-life balance
- Competitive salary for the right candidate plus Salary Packaging Options!
Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Stakeholder Relations and Advocacy, this role is responsible for coordinating impactful engagement across internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the achievement of SSI’s strategic goals. This position has a broad impact and requires capabilities across relationship management, Government relations, advisory skills, social policy and writing and presentation skills.
Duties and responsibilities
- Support the implementation of the Advocacy, Research, and Communications plan
- Monitor the policy and political landscape and synthesise this to inform organisational decision making
- Maintain SSI’s stakeholder management system for Federal and State MPs, local government Mayors and Councillors in areas of direct strategic value to SSI
- Provide impactful political analysis and commentary through the provision of reports and briefings
- Undertake regular reviews of SSI’s Government relations activity
Selection Criteria
- Relevant Tertiary degree qualifications or equivalent industry experience
- Experience working in Government policy development, public relations, or a political advisory role.
- Experience working in State or Federal government, parliamentary, political systems and processes
- Ability to develop strong relationships with government stakeholders
- Effective organisational and planning skills
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills that enable effective interaction between key stakeholders
- Thorough understanding of political processes
- Team player with a willingness to work autonomously
About Our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth;
- Access to our in-house wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Stakeholder and Government Relations Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities, #Families, #Overseas_Aid_and_Development
