Policy and Advocacy Advisor

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
The Policy and Advocacy team helps fulfil that vision by working closely with governments and other decision makers to influence public policy to achieve social justice.

We build on the vast experience of helping people at their point of need to identify issues. We work with those who give hope to people experiencing hardship to develop solutions. We amplify the voice of lived experience to influence decision-makers.

This is a permanent full-time, 38 hours per week, position based in Barton.

You will successfully
- Contribute to the planning and development of a national strategy for Social Policy and advocacy that promotes social justice
- Lead specific national evidence-based policy development initiatives that promote social justice
- Conduct research into public policy theory and issues
- Provide expert advice in relation to social policy and advocacy and to developments in specialist sectors including the social, political and economic developments affecting these sectors
- Assist service delivery areas to operationalise national policy into practice
- Engage with stakeholders and service delivery teams to ensure policy development is informed by frontline service delivery experience and that frontline service delivery is informed about policy

You will have
- A background in social policy development or practice
- Experience in social justice advocacy
- Experience in research in social or policy issues
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- A willingness to undergo a National Police Check is required
- A firm commitment to the values of The Salvation Army - Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration

What we offer
- As a registered not for profit organisation in addition to your remuneration you will enjoy generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family members
- Corporate Private Health Insurance rates
- Supportive and encouraging organisation
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
- people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Intersex
- people with a culturally or linguistically diverse background
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_