Policy and Advocacy Officer

8 hours ago

Greater Hobart TAS, Australia Anglicare Tasmania Full time

**Policy and Advocacy Officer**:

- Community Services | Hobart Metropolitan- Closing date: 21/09/2025

**Are you passionate about driving social change and influencing policy outcomes that improve the lives of Tasmanians?**

**This position is due to start early November.**

**About the Role**:
The Policy and Advocacy Officer position will contribute to the work of the Social Action and Research Centre, with a focus on the development and communication of evidence-informed policy recommendations, and assisting with the development and implementation of Anglicare’s advocacy and campaign strategies.

**You will**:

- Monitor and analyse State and Federal public policy development processes in order to provide advice and prepare materials as part of Anglicare Tasmania’s involvement in these processes.
- Undertake consultations with Anglicare employees and the wider sector in order to identify issues, gaps in services, and emerging needs.
- Contribute to Anglicare’s advocacy to influence public policy, programs, practice and community attitudes and understanding.
- Evidence and evaluate the impact of your work in the spirit of continuous improvement. Contribute to the delivery of the SARC Operational Plan and related workplans.

**The successful applicant will possess demonstrable competency, knowledge, understanding and/or skills in the following areas**:

- Relevant experience in policy analysis, development and evaluation.
- Demonstrated skills in delivering impactful advocacy.
- High level oral and written communication skills, including experience in clear and targeted report writing, verbal briefings and other presentations.
- Proven project management skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience of Tasmanian political structures and the community services industry, and social policy issues in Tasmania and nationally.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and cooperatively within a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.

**What we offer you**:

- an attractive salary of $111,505.68 to $116,425.92
- not-for-profit salary packaging available that can increase your take home pay
- a 7% Graduate Loading payable where you hold a degree in a relevant discipline
- opportunity for professional development
- a friendly and supportive work environment.

The Position Description can be found below.

**The successful applicant will be required to**:

- provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category) including NDIS Worker Screening Check
- present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
- provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;
- provide a satisfactory Anglicare assessed medical:

- provide a current provisional or full Australian Driver Licence.

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

**APPLICATIONS CLOSE**:SUNDAY, 21**st** September 2025, by 6pm.**

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

**About Anglicare Tasmania**

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.

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