• Peak body for autistic people and their families in Victoria
• Pivotal role driving Amaze’s policy and advocacy efforts
• 9 day fortnight (0.9 FTE) fixed term contract
• $90,000-$99,000 (pro rata) + superannuation + salary packaging
• Currently working remotely from home under Covid Restrictions, office location in Richmond

About us:

For more than 50 years, Amaze has provided information and resources to autistic people and their families, the broader autism sector (service providers, researchers, autism organisations) and the wider community.  

Today Amaze supports thousands of people every year and also advocates to government to influence positive change and builds the skills of the community to create a better world for autistic people and their families.

Amaze is committed to improving employment opportunities for autistic people. We do this both through advocating to the broader community and employing autistic people at Amaze. We endeavour to provide support and adjustments through the recruitment process and throughout employment to the specific needs of autistic candidates and employees.  Autistic people with the skills and experience outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply.

The role:

As the Senior Policy Analyst you will take on a pivotal role in driving Amaze’s policy and advocacy efforts.

Working closely with the Executive Manager Policy and Advocacy, you will:

• Deliver high quality policy analysis and advice to effect systemic change within the six priority themes of access to diagnosis, education, employment, the NDIS, mental health and women and girls.
• Build strong relationships externally and internally that will link the experiences and aspirations of autistic people and their families/carers with public policy shapers and makers.
• Contribute to the development of multi-level advocacy strategies and activities from advice to high level government Ministers, Opposition, Senior Government officials to media to grass roots community campaigning. 

What you will bring to this role:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field
• Extensive (minimum 5 years) experience in providing high quality public policy advice within or to governments. Familiarity with a number of policy domains that intersect with autism (e.g. NDIS, health, mental health, education and/or employment).
• Track record of effective advocacy that influences public decision makers underpinned by strong understanding of public decision-making and legislative processes  
• Well-developed research and analytical skills and success in developing practical and actionable policy proposals
• Strong written, oral and presentation skills and ability to translate complex information in a clear and accessible way

For a full list of the Key Selection Criteria, please see the position description.

We welcome all applications from autistic individuals who meet the key selection criteria. If you would like to learn more about our recruitment process or adjustments that we offer, please email [email protected].

For further information please contact Nicole Rees, Executive Manager Policy and Advocacy at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Policy Analyst enquiry via EthicalJobs.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.