Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australia's largest employers of people living with disability.Our people live and breathe our purpose every day, with flexible working, great perks, and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow, learn, and do their best work.Our purpose is simple: make possibility a reality.

Make an Impact

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team as the Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor, leading innovative initiatives that shape the future of disability support and inclusive employment in Australia.

This role delivers high-impact policy and advocacy work that drives national reform and engages government at all levels. It involves working alongside self-advocates, families, and sector leaders to ensure lived experience informs policy direction and outcomes.

With a focus on influence and inclusion, the role supports empowered voices, meaningful change, and greater visibility for people with disability and their communities.

Key duties of this role are to:

• Lead policy development and reform by designing and implementing impactful advocacy initiatives that support Endeavour Foundation's strategic priorities in disability and employment services.
• Prepare high-quality documentation including policy papers, briefing notes, reports, and communications for diverse internal and external audiences.
• Influence government and stakeholders through proactive relationship management across local, state, and national levels, collaborating with partners to drive coordinated policy outcomes.
• Deliver public advocacy campaigns that raise awareness, build support, and promote policy change, including joint initiatives with sector organisations.
• Champion the voice of people with disability by working closely with self-advocates, building their capacity, and ensuring advocacy aligns with lived experience and client needs.
• Conduct robust policy research and analysis by gathering insights from legislation, discussion papers, stakeholder engagement, and frontline feedback to identify key systemic issues.
• Maintain strategic alignment by ensuring consistent messaging across campaigns, providing sector insights to senior leaders, and representing the organisation in advocacy activities and consultations.

What you can bring to the team

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A genuine commitment to inclusion, respect for lived experience, and confidence engaging with government stakeholders will be key to building trusted relationships and driving meaningful reform.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Political Science, Public Relations, Journalism, Law, Economics or Business (highly regarded).
• Knowledge and understanding of the local, state and national political landscape, including legislative and policy processes and the public service.
• In-depth understanding of issues impacting people with disability and their families and supports, or the ability to acquire this understanding quickly.
• Solid experience in developing and translating policy concepts into compelling narratives that will influence decision-makers and the public.
• A strong political background with political connections.
• Strong interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You will be required to undertake a"Fit2Work" National Criminal History Check andhold or be willing to obtain aBlue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

At Endeavour we offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Salary Packaging Benefits Package up to$15,900of your annual salary tax free.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members.
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances.
• Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
• Reward and Recognition Program.
• Free flu vaccinations.

If you're ready to join a team who are passionate, culturally strong and drive positive outcomes, apply now We look forward to hearing from you

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), the LGBTQI+ community, and people with disability. We value inclusivity and are committed to adjusting our recruitment process to ensure accessibility and support of an applicant's needs.

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Non-Profit Organisations 1,001-5,000 employees

Endeavour Foundation is a leading independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a difference to the lives of people with a disability. Our dynamic and growing organisation provides support for thousands of people in about 300 locations throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. These include accommodation, employment, education, training, vocational and lifestyle opportunities.

Endeavour Foundation is a leading independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a difference to the lives of people with a disability. Our dynamic and growing organisation provides support for thousands of people in about 300 locations throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. These include accommodation, employment, education, training, vocational and lifestyle opportunities.

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