Policy & Advocacy Officer

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia YWCA Canberra Full time

About the Role:

About YWCA Canberra:


YWCA Canberra is a respected feminist, not-for-profit community organisation which has been providing community services and representing women's issues in the Canberra community since its establishment in 1929.

Today, we provide leading and innovative services to women and the broader Canberra community in the areas of children's services, community development, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, and women's leadership.


As a values-based organisation, and the only Canberra-based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA), YWCA Canberra is a great place to work.

We have a strong track record in building long-term, sustainable careers with excellent conditions (including charitable salary sacrificing and above award salaries) together with a supportive work environment for all employees to thrive.


About the Role:


The role will contribute to the organisation's advocacy and policy profile, identify and contribute to campaigns and policy work that positively impacts on the lives of women and girls in Canberra.


This role also contributes to special projects and relevant policy events such as YWCA Canberra's Our Lives Survey, our International Women's Day event and 16 Day of Activism content.


About You:

The successful person for this role will have:

  • Experience in policy work and advocacy in the social sector.
  • Project management skills with the capacity to multitask, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Capacity to develop a breadth of policy knowledge across YWCA Canberra's service areas.

  • Demonstrated verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse range of people.
  • Capacity for stakeholder management skills, including the potential to work with senior leaders and stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking skills, including the ability to critically analyse and problemsolve.
  • An understanding of social media as a method of advocacy.

Who are we looking for?
Tertiary qualifications in Economics or Political Science or Social Sciences or currently completing degree with relevant experience in the social sector in the advocacy and policy area

You will also bring:

  • Welldeveloped written communication skills, including the ability to write persuasively for different projects, submissions and campaigns.
  • Strong work ethic, selfmotivation, and an outcomes focused approach.
  • An innovative, collaborative, and creative approach to work.
  • A teamoriented attitude and a cando approach.

What's in it for you?

  • Experience a great, friendly environment with flexible work arrangements options available.
  • Access charitable income tax rebates to gross up your base rate of pay.
  • Work for the only Canberrabased Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA).
  • Benefit from enhanced terms and conditions of employment including 14 weeks paid parental leave.
  • Feel good knowing you are working for an organisation with a strong social conscience and presence in our community.
Applications close on 1 September 2023

YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people.

As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes.


YWCA Canberra is proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and offers above award wages and generous conditions through our innovative and progressive Enterprise Agreement.

YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Want more information?

How to Apply:

Applications close on 1 September 2023
Want more information?

  • YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people.

    As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes.

    _
  • YWCA Canberra is proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and offers above award wages and generous conditions through our innovative and progressive Enterprise Agreement._
  • YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply._

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