• Well respected social enterprise achieving better educational outcomes
• Policy role suited to candidates from NGO's or government
• Career role with potential for growth; CBD based/WFH Hybrid model

The Organisation

The Front Project (TFP) is an independent, national enterprise addressing disadvantage and improving outcomes for children and society by realising the benefits of quality early childhood education. Funded by high profile philanthropic foundations, TFP works collaboratively to improve early education access, experiences and outcomes for children and families across Australia.

TFP believes improving the early childhood education system will address disadvantage and give all children the opportunity to thrive; building a smarter and more successful Australia.

Benefits & Culture

• Progressive leadership, contemporary working model and values driven team
• Hybrid WFH model / shared office environment in the CBD
• Sector respected research and evaluation team
• Professional development encouraged

The Role

Reporting to the Manager, Policy and Government Relations, you will manage and contribute to TFP’s in-house and commissioned policy projects. You will have responsibility for researching and analysing key topics, applying this research to policy issues and preparing resources to communicate this work.

This position will also be responsible for supporting the development of government submissions and policy papers; as well as supporting the Manager, Policy and Government Relations, Lead of the Impact Foundry and the CEO prepare for meetings with senior government advisors and MPs.

You will do this by:

• Researching, analysing, monitoring and synthesising a diverse and emerging range of issues related to early childhood government policy.
• Producing public-facing reports and fact sheets, policy and evidence briefs, research summaries tailored to a variety of audiences.
• Developing and maintaining relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.

Skills Required

You have experience in a similar or related policy position where you have analysed policy issues, ideally within a public policy setting or in the not-for-profit sector.

Importantly you can demonstrate:

• A capacity to critically analyse research and policy issues, and quickly develop a good understanding of new and complex ideas.
• Communication skills to frame and translate evidence into clear and compelling narratives.
• Stakeholder relationship building skills and ideally an understanding of Australian business and employment issues.

If you are passionate about using your policy skills to drive better outcomes for children, then apply now by sending your resume and cover letter addressing the skills required. Alternatively, please call Anna Skeels on 03 8080 8976 for a further discussion.

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.