Policy Officer

1 day ago

Canberra, Australia Volunteering Australia Full time

About the role

Policy Officer
- Canberra/Hybrid working arrangements
- Full-time or Part-time (min 30 hours per week)
- Classification: SCHADS (level and remuneration dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about making a difference and ready to make a real impact?

We are looking for a Policy Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the national peak body for volunteering’s policy development and advocacy work across a range of policy areas.

Join us in our vision to make volunteering the heart of Australian communities.

As a key member of Volunteering Australia’s Policy Team, you’ll lead and deliver impactful policy and advocacy projects. This role involves high-quality research, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and representing the organisation at a national level.

What you will bring:

- Demonstrated capability in policy development and advocacy work.
- Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to undertake research including data analysis.

In addition to this, you will have:

- High level organisational and project management skills.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

**Benefits**:

- Join a highly collaborative and enthusiastic team.
- We provide staff with flexibility in working hours and location, which is negotiated with staff members taking into account the requirements of the role.
- Competitive remuneration package, including salary packaging options.

Download Position Description including full selection criteria.

Position Description : Policy Officer PD Final - May 2025

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Applications should include:

- a cover letter (max 2 pages) which addresses all the selection criteria
- a copy of your resume; and
- the names and contact details of two work related referees.

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Profession: #Policy_and_Research
Sector: #Community_Development

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