Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Baptist Care Australia
Policy & Advocacy Advisor
Full-time - 6-month Contract
Remote work from home available or work from our Camberwell Head Office.
Position involves Interstate travel.
About us
Baptist Care Australia works to bring social justice to Australian communities, advocating nationally on social issues such as homelessness, aged care and domestic violence. We represent Baptist community service organisations and their clients in the national policy debate.
A core principle in our work is to make sure that the interests and voices of marginalised people are heard when decisions are made that affect them. We hold a vision of a nation of hope-filled, purposeful people, building communities where every voice is heard. Our advocacy work seeks to help realize this aspiration.
Baptist Care Australia also serves its members by coordinating national collaboration to help them increase productivity and efficiency and deliver projects that provide benefits across the national network.
About the role
Reporting to the CEO, the Policy and Advocacy Advisor leads a core portfolio in our small dynamic team and plays a crucial role in ensuring our positions are considered in the policy making process. Working within our areas of strategic priority - especially aged care and community housing - the position can operate with significant levels of autonomy to shape the organisation’s advocacy strategy and execution.
Key pieces of work during this year will include the Federal Election, revision of advocacy strategy in light of the newly elected Parliament, a Federal Budget, and a range of consultations in relation to the new Aged Care Act and related regulations.
About you
First and foremost, we're looking for someone with a strong understanding of aged care policy and experience in advocacy on social policy.
**Our key selection criteria are**:
Essential
Demonstrated ability to critically analyse complex social issues and develop clearly reasoned and well-articulated policy positions to improve outcomes
Proven success in developing effective working relationships with government officials, sector representatives, constituents and coalitions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Highly developed political judgement and ability to think strategically
Ability to drive outcomes within a context of high ambiguity
A team player who is happy to pitch in to help colleagues when needed
Highly computer literate in Microsoft packages
Commitment to EEO, OH&S principles, ethical practices and Cultural Diversity policies
Commitment to support and represent the values and character of Baptist Care Australia
Tertiary qualifications in social and/or public policy, law or public relations or another relevant field
Min 5 years’ experience working in a social/public policy environment, providing advice within or to government, developing policy platforms and undertaking advocacy
**How to Apply**:
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
Applicant must be willing to undertake interstate travel.