Advocacy Officer

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Dixon Appointments Full time

Higher Education
- Immediate commencement
- World ranked University
- Support students in a meaningful way
- 12 week assignment
- Hybrid work model - WFH and Campus

**The Organisation**:
Our client is a world-ranked university leading the way in innovation, industry engagement and social inclusion. Proudly creative with real-world industry connections and experiences connecting people and technology for a better world.

**The Role**:
The role of the Advocacy Officer is to conduct all the administrative and operational aspects of the Advocacy service for Students of a University, including promotion and delivering of quality student experiences in Advocacy. The Advocacy Officer will provide advice to students on matters such as Post Census Remission of Debt, At Risk and Show Cause notifications, Misconduct Sanctions, Complaints, Reviews and Appeals.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide advice to students and advocate on their behalf
- Administrative and operational support for related projects
- To support and enhance staff and students' experiences in culturally diverse based issues, initiatives & programs

**Skills and Experience**:

- Demonstrated relevant experience in advocacy or case management
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Evidence of multiple stakeholder management
- Current Working with Children's Check required

**Benefits**:

- Inclusive and supportive team environment
- Campus located close to train station

Click on the APPLY button or contact Merryn on 9629 9999 for a confidential discussion.

200069769_167331564074394


  • Advocacy Officer

    2 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    Swinburne Student Life have an opening for an Advocacy Officer to join their team! Reporting to the Senior Advocacy Officer, the Advocacy Officer will support the achievement of Swinburne Student Life’s values, mission, and goals. The Advocacy Officer will play an integral role in the delivery of quality customer service to students and Student Life...

  • Advocacy Officer

    2 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    Swinburne Student Life have an opening for an Advocacy Officer to join their team! Reporting to the Senior Advocacy Officer, the Advocacy Officer will support the achievement of Swinburne Student Life’s values, mission, and goals. The Advocacy Officer will play an integral role in the delivery of quality customer service to students and Student Life...

  • Advocacy Officer

    3 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

    Swinburne Student Life have an opening for an Advocacy Officer to join their team! Reporting to the Senior Advocacy Officer, the Advocacy Officer will support the achievement of Swinburne Student Life’s values, mission, and goals. The Advocacy Officer will play an integral role in the delivery of quality customer service to students and Student Life...

  • Advocacy Officer

    5 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Dixon Appointments Full time

    Higher Education Immediate commencement World ranked University Support students in a meaningful way 12 week assignment Hybrid work model WFH and CampusThe Organisation:Our client is a world-ranked university leading the way in innovation, industry engagement and social inclusion. Proudly creative with real-world industry connections and experiences...


  • Melbourne, Australia Yarra City Council Full time

    **Advocacy and Partnerships Officer** **Permanent Full Time (Flexible)** **Band 6 - $92,991.03 - $101,235.97 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)** - **Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development**: - **Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance**: - **Work...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Yarra City Council Full time

    Advocacy and Partnerships OfficerPermanent Full Time (Flexible)Band 6 - $92, $101, super + RDO (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development:Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance:- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environmentThis is...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    Utilise your disability advocacy expertise to provide support and advice to the Office of the Public Advocate branch - Fixed-Term (until the 31/12/2025), Full-Time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service - VPS Grade 4: $92,332 - $104,762 plus superannuation. **About Us**: The Office of the Public...


  • Melbourne, Australia Jesuit Social Services Full time

    About the role About the role The key objectives of this position are: - To contribute to the development and implementation of the policy, advocacy and research agenda for the Jesuit Social Services Policy team. - To undertake high quality research projects and public policy analysis. - To assist in devising and undertaking advocacy strategies to promote...

  • Student Counsellor

    2 months ago


    Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Institute of Technology Full time

    Position: Student Counsellor & Advocacy Officer (2 open roles) Location: Melbourne Campus Employment type: Full-time & Part-time, 0.6 FTE Award: Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020 Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) is a leading Private institute of Higher Education with campuses in Melbourne and Sydney. We provide IT,...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Jesuit Social Services Full time

    About the roleAbout the roleThe key objectives of this position are:To contribute to the development and implementation of the policy, advocacy and research agenda for the Jesuit Social Services Policy team. To undertake high quality research projects and public policy analysis. To assist in devising and undertaking advocacy strategies to promote positive...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    About the Business Unit The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) is an independent statutory office accountable to the Victorian Parliament which has been established to protect the rights and enhance the position of people with disabilities in Victoria. This position is part of the Advice & Education service, which includes the Advice Service and the...

  • Student Counsellor

    3 weeks ago


    Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Institute of Technology Full time

    Position: Student Counsellor & Advocacy Officer Location: Melbourne Campus Employment type: Full-time Award: Educational Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020 Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) is a leading Private institute of Higher Education with campuses in Melbourne and Sydney. We provide IT, Networking, Data Analytics,...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    About the Business UnitThe Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) is an independent statutory office accountable to the Victorian Parliament which has been established to protect the rights and enhance the position of people with disabilities in Victoria.This position is part of the Advice & Education service, which includes the Advice Service and the Community...


  • Melbourne, Australia Vision 2020 Australia Full time

    About the role Take this fantastic opportunity to use your policy development, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills to play the lead role in a national peak body that works with member organisations to eliminate avoidable blindness and vision impairment and ensure full community participation of people who are blind or have low vision. Reporting to...


  • Melbourne, Australia Jesuit Social Services Full time

    About the role - Are you passionate about social justice and making a difference? - Keen to join a courageous social change organisation? - Looking for an opportunity to step up and lead a small policy team? - Richmond location - onsite parking available and close to public transport About the role The Manager, Policy and Advocacy plays a key role guiding...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Vision 2020 Australia Full time

    About the roleTake this fantastic opportunity to use your policy development, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills to play the lead role in a national peak body that works with member organisations to eliminate avoidable blindness and vision impairment and ensure full community participation of people who are blind or have low vision.Reporting to the...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Jesuit Social Services Full time

    About the role Are you passionate about social justice and making a difference? Keen to join a courageous social change organisation? Looking for an opportunity to step up and lead a small policy team? Richmond location onsite parking available and close to public transportAbout the roleThe Manager, Policy and Advocacy plays a key role guiding a team...

  • Manager, Advocacy

    5 days ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Uniting Vic Full time

    Job no: 511212Work type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Melbourne CBDCategories: Communications, Marketing- Develop and implement an Advocacy Strategy and Workplan:Lead your team to elevate the voice of the consumer through well-informed advocacy:- Hybrid work environment that will see you work from the office at least 2 days / week:Full Time, OngoingAbout the...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Office of Public Prosecutions Full time

    Legal Assistant (DATC) (Full Time, Fixed Term - Up to 30 June 2024) The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) has a newly created opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Advocacy team as a Legal Assistant. As a Legal Assistant you will provide high level legal and administrative support and work collaboratively with Advocacy Managers, Advocates and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Revise Recruitment Full time

    GM, Policy, Advocacy & Government Relations - NFP, HealthJoin a progressive leadership teamProvide essential support and guidance to the Executive and 2 direct reportsCreate strategic alliances to benefit the speech pathology profession GM, Policy, Advocacy & Government RelationsSpeech Pathology AustraliaMelbourne CBD, 3000, Victoria $130-150k+SuperPermanent...