Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 8th Jun 2022
At Caritas Australia, we have a vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods, clean water, sanitation and education.
The Government Relations Lead is a newly created role within the new Impact department at Caritas Australia. This position with lead Caritas Australia’s political engagement in the context of our advocacy strategy.
Reporting to the Advocacy Associate Director, the Government Relations Lead will develop and implement strategies to build our relationships and engagement with the government, government agencies and parliamentarians to help pursue our advocacy agenda and social justice goals. Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
For this role, we are seeking an articulate and confident individual, with a mix of the following qualifications, skills and experience:
Applicants must have full Australian working rights, and be available to work from Canberra.
Working at Caritas Australia, you will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team, you will also benefit from:
For any further questions or enquiries, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected] using the subject line: Government Relations Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs or call (02) 8488 8419. Otherwise, please submit you cover letter and CV through the Apply Now button.
At Caritas Australia, we recognise the personal dignity and rights of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults towards whom we have a special responsibility. If you are offered this position, you will be required to undergo relevant background checks, including police checks and reference checks. If the position requires a Working with Children Check or foreign police check, it is your responsibility to obtain one before starting work. You will also be required to sign our Code of Conduct which includes a section on Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults as well as to abide by our safeguarding policies.
At Caritas Australia, we support an inclusive and diverse workforce. In particular we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for all advertised positions.
As part of the recruitment process for this role, you may be required to undertake various background checks. You may also be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.