Director Of Policy And Advocacy

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About the Organisation
The
Federation of Community Legal Centres Victoria
(the Federation) is a fast-paced and dynamic organisation that leads and supports excellence in the community legal sector, promotes the purpose and value of Community Legal Centres, and advances social justice and a fair legal system. It is the peak body for Victoria's 50 Community Legal Centres (CLCs), which assist people facing economic, cultural or social disadvantage and who are affected by legal challenges. The Federation's vision is a fair, inclusive, and thriving community where everyone belongs, can learn, grow, heal, participate and be heard.
Role and Responsibilities
The
Director of Policy and Advocacy
is a newly created job share role, partnering with an existing Director who has extensive experience within the community legal sector. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Senior Management Team, the Directors will share the broad responsibilities of the role and enable and support Victoria's 50 CLCs to engage in coordinated and targeted systemic advocacy to drive the law reform priorities of the sector. They will provide leadership and guidance to the Policy and Advocacy team, lead sector-wide projects to coordinate policy development, systemic advocacy and government engagement, and help the Federation be a strong collective voice for justice and equality on behalf of members and communities served. This role is particularly attractive to someone who excels in government relations.
About You
YOU
are a strategic, collaborative leader with a deep commitment to social justice. You bring:
High level expertise in government relations, political acumen, and a deep understanding of policy cycles
Extensive experience leading strategic and systemic advocacy, integrating lived experience, evidence, and practice into law reform
Strong experience in policy development and implementation, with excellent written skills to clearly communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative approach and the ability to build consensus across diverse perspectives
Experience managing a high-performing team and leading joint projects with a range of stakeholders
A strategic mindset, and ability to balance long-term goals with emerging opportunities in a dynamic policy environment
An Australian law degree or substantial experience in the legal context
The Federation is committed to providing a friendly, collaborative and positive working environment. It offers generous salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; entitlements including 5 weeks of annual leave and Christmas and New Year shut-down leave; access to an Employee Assistance Program and learning and development opportunities.
The Federation is committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and racially marginalised and refugee backgrounds, people of all ages, neurodivergent people, gender diverse people and members of LGBTIQA+ communities. We welcome individuals with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, including lived experience of the issues we work on.
How to Apply
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if you are a strategic, adaptable leader with a passion for social justice, and the skills to drive meaningful change. Gembridge is proud to partner with
The Federation of Community Legal Centres
.
For a confidential discussion, contact
Jenni D'Orival
or
Dawn Patrick
at Gembridge on or .
Job Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Management, Strategy/Planning, and Legal
Industries: Legal Services, Non-profit Organizations, and Civic and Social Organizations
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