Policy Officer
5 days ago
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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