Policy Officer

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Djirra Full time

Full time, ongoing position
- Inner city location - close to public transport
- Make a difference for Aboriginal women and children

Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years’ experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys. We find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences. Djirra celebrates women’s strength and resilience. We are committed to a future without family violence.

We deliver holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence support, legal services and case management, alongside cultural and wellbeing workshops and programs. Our services have state-wide reach, touching every part of Victoria to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do.

Djirra amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. We advocate for system-wide change to improve access to justice, eliminate systemic violence, and strengthen women’s resilience.

We are an active member of the National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services Forum, the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing or at risk of family violence.

Working in a small and dedicated team, the Policy Officer reports to the Manager, Policy and Advocacy and will be responsible for supporting the team with research, the development of policy positions and innovative solutions that ensure policy responses and projects are aligned to Djirra’s priorities. This position will contribute to the development of innovative, solutions policy and research that ensures policy responses and projects are aligned with Djirra’s priorities.

Djirra is committed to Child Safety and as part of Djirra's screening requirements all staff must have (or are able to obtain) a Working With Children's Check and a National Police Check. In addition, if you lived in a country other than Australia for 12 months or more in the last ten years then the results of an international police check prior to commencement will be required. You must also demonstrate an understanding of children's safety.

**SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE**:

- Preparation of clear policy papers, submissions, presentations, reports and concise briefings.
- Supporting the development of a law reform agenda and strategies for advocacy.
- Stakeholder management with a broad range of stakeholders on the development of policy responses.
- Managing multiple tasks, timelines and priorities under limited supervision.
- Providing support to the CEO and management on key stakeholder committees and groups and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes.
- Undertaking relevant research to inform policy development, law reform and advocacy.

**Requirements**:
To be successful in the role, you will need:

- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal community, particularly in relation to the impact of violence on Aboriginal women.
- High level written and communication skills with proven experience in supporting the development of policy positions and advocacy that aims to improve law and justice outcomes for Aboriginal victims/survivors of family violence and sexual assault.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and priorities in a complex and rapidly changing environment (supervised by the Manager, Policy and Advocacy).
- Flexibility to be able to work across Djirra and performing other tasks and contributing to other projects as required

**Benefits**
- Generous salary packaging options available
- Cultural Safety training available to all staff
- Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concerns

**Applications for this position will close at 5pm - 8 September 2023.**

**We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply**.

If you would like to know more about the role or about the work we do, please call 9244 3333 and ask to speak to a member of the HR team.

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