Exciting opportunity to…

• Be part of meaningful change and work for Victoria's peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum, including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery
• Work in a key people leadership role

• Provide policy advice and advocacy to the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments about family violence prevention and response
• Oversee innovative policy solutions to strengthen sector and system initiatives and responses to family violence and gender-based violence
• Receive generous salary packaging (total of up to $18,550), as well as above award wages and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement
• Work for an organisation that is committed to access and inclusion and has achieved the Rainbow Tick Accreditation

Annual Salary/Hourly rate: $126,325 plus superannuation, $63.93 per hour

Office Location: Hybrid working – virtual and face to face at Carlton when required

About the Organisation

Safe and Equal is the peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum, including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery. We are an independent, non-government organisation that leads, organises, advocates for, and acts on behalf of our members. We work towards a world where everyone is safe, respected and thriving, living free from family and gender-based violence.

At Safe and Equal, our diversity is our strength. We strongly encourage applications of people from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse peoples, young people, older people, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer or asexual, people with lived experience of family violence, people in the sex industry and people who live with disability. We also consider applicants regardless of contact with the justice system and experiences of criminalisation, consistent with our legal requirement.

Safe and Equal's office is located in Carlton, with flexible and remote options available. We encourage applications from candidates based in rural and regional Victoria. We remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

The Role

Working in the Response, Policy and Evidence portfolio, the Policy Manager leads the development of timely policy advice, submissions, briefs, position papers and related work to position the organisation and advocate for the specialist and family and gender-based violence sector across the continuum and systemic issues including the broader family violence system.

Key to the success of this role will be delivering high quality policy strategy, analysis and solutions including supporting a team of dedicated policy advisors. The role will also oversee proactive policy advocacy and positioning in line with the vision of the organisation.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for:

• An experienced people leader with a track record in delivering successful policy analysis and solutions and systemic advocacy.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (for example, in public policy, social science, law reform, community development) or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in the public or community sector, including policy analysis and development
• High-level conceptual and strategic skills, including the ability to translate the organisation’s vision into persuasive policy
• Advanced interpersonal skills including aptitude for and demonstrated experience in engaging and influencing diverse stakeholders, to harness expertise, secure buy in and progress policy into action
• Excellent written communication skills, including a record of delivering targeted and effective policy and advocacy material within tight deadlines and the ability to tailor messaging and tone for diverse formats and audiences
• Experience in building and leading teams

This role is being offered on a 2-year fixed term contract. In addition to a salary of $126,325 plus superannuation ($63.93 per hour), Safe and Equal offer its employees:

• Above award wages and conditions under its Enterprise Agreement;
• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,900), and meals and entertainment packaging;
• Generous leave benefits including (but not limited to): Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Monthly RDO option; and
• Individual Annual Professional Development budget.

For more information about the key responsibilities, pre-employment checks and salary expectations of the role, download the position description (attached below).

Even if you think you do not fulfil all the requirements but still believe you are the right fit for the position, we encourage you to apply.

If you’d like to discuss the position, contact Jelena Djurdjevic at [email protected] using the subject line: Policy Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.