Analyst, Policy

**Company Description** About Us**

**Minderoo Foundation** takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

**Minderoo Foundation** is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future.

**Minderoo’s Gender & Equality** Focus Area is committed to forging a future where all people realise their inherent freedom and equality. Strengthening partnerships is critical to achieve this. Guided by the 2030 Strategy, Gender Equality is focused on ending the egregious human rights abuses of modern slavery and gender-based violence, shifting harmful social norms and legislative barriers to gender equality, and creating new economic opportunities that will empower women from the boardroom to the factory floor.

**Walk Free** is an international human rights group working to accelerate the end of all forms of modern slavery. Walk Free is the creator of the Global Slavery Index, the world's most comprehensive data set on modern slavery. We use this data to mobilise powerful forces for change against these human rights abuses. We work with governments and regulators, businesses and investors, and faith and community leaders to drive systems change and we partner directly with frontline organisations to impact the lives of those vulnerable to modern slavery. We work with survivors to build the movement to end modern slavery, recognising that lived experience is expertise and they are central to identifying lasting solutions.
**Job Description** About the Opportunity**

Reporting to the Manager, Research. We are looking for a dynamic professional with established skills in research and policy related to human rights, international development, social science or a related field.

This exciting role in the Walk Free team will involve conducting research on the scale, nature, and responses to modern slavery around the world and translating evidence into advocacy targeting government, the private sector, investors, and faith leaders.

This is a full-time, Perth-based position offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This role will require you to:

- Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research into the scale, nature, and legislative and policy responses to modern slavery, in specific regions or thematic areas.
- Draft high-quality research and advocacy outputs tailored to a variety of audiences.
- Develop, maintain, and manage external relationships with diverse stakeholders as required for delivery of projects.
- Maintain oversight over regionally specific research and media, and related opportunities that align with Walk Free’s strategy.
- Provide administrative support, including managing external inquiries.

**Qualifications** About You**
- Bachelor’s degree with Honours in international relations, international development, human rights or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience. A master’s degree in a similar field would be an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of related issues and understanding of the complexity and challenges inherent in addressing modern slavery and/or promoting human rights.
- Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to manage projects effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, reconciling diverse viewpoints, and communicate effectively across internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, developed through experience producing research and/or advocacy materials to a high standard.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions within specific projects.
- Experience working in international and cross-cultural contexts would be an asset.
- Proficiency in a language other than English is highly desirable.

**Additional Information** Next Steps**

Please attach your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how you meet the above criteria. Additionally, please include links to one or two pieces of published or unpublished written work where you were a primary contributor. **Applications without a cover letter and writing samples will not be considered.**

**Applications close: Monday 14th July 2025.**

**Benefits**
- **Flexible working options**:

- **Attractive parental leave**:

- ** Career development opportunities**
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