Legal Policy Advisor

7 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EQUALITY_Blue_RGB Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Policy Advisor to join our team at Equality Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for a legally qualified professional to play a key role in achieving a fair and equal Australia for LGBTIQ+ people, their families and communities.

The Legal Policy Advisor will work closely with our dynamic team to create and protect legal and social change, ensuring LGBTIQ+ people are treated equally and with dignity and respect.

This position requires a creative and curious mindset, experience working collaboratively with stakeholders, and a strong interest in legal policy and law reform.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with Equality Australia's response to key legal and policy priority issues impacting LGBTIQ+ populations and work with other team members to develop advocacy and campaigning strategies to tackle them.
  • Conduct legal and policy analysis, drafting submissions, briefing notes, research reports and other publications.
  • Assist with political engagement including engagement on certain issues or campaigns, developing political strategies, preparing briefings and materials and meeting with decision makers.
  • Work with the Engagement team on media and communications matters, including reviewing print, radio, social and television media content.
  • Assist with and coordinate legal action in partnership with pro bono legal teams.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to have approximately 2-4 years' post-qualification experience (or equivalent).

You will possess strong legal and policy analysis and research skills and the ability to think strategically and contribute to plans to achieve legal policy solutions to LGBTIQ+ human rights issues.

Your excellent written and verbal communication skills will support your success in this critical role, together with your respectful and collaborative interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus superannuation and generous leave entitlements.

As a valued member of our team, you will also receive ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work with a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to creating a fair and inclusive Australia for all.

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