• Families Australia
• Part-time (0.6 FTE 3 days per week)
• Canberra (preferred) - Flexible work available

About us

Families Australia provides national leadership to shape policy, build partnerships and amplify the voices and rights of children, young people and families. As the national peak body, we drive systemic reform and champion better systems and services for all families.

We work with members, government and stakeholder to improve the safety and well being of children, young people and families across Australia. We are committed to inclusion, diversity and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in national child and family policy reform. As the National Coalition Engagement Officer, you will support Families Australia’s role convening the National Coalition on Child Safety and Well being.

You will lead the coordination of the National Coalition and deliver targeted consultation and engagement processes, working closely with government, the sector, and First Nations organisations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide secretariat support to the National Coalition, including meetings, governance and communications
• Organise targeted consultations to inform national Action Plans for Safe and Supported: the National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children
• Prepare policy advice and insights to support National Coalition engagement on Safe and Supported
• Build and maintain relationships with Commonwealth Government and sector stakeholders
• Support culturally safe engagement with First Nations organisations, promoting self-determination
• Translate consultation outcomes into briefings, reports and policy inputs

About you

• You are an organised and collaborative professional with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Hold an interest in promoting better outcomes for children and young people and their families in all their diverse forms
• Hold a commitment to progressing Priority Reforms under the National Agreement to Close the Gap

You will bring:

• Experience in secretariat, coordination or project roles
• Knowledge of family, child or social policy
• Experience engaging with the Commonwealth Government and/or national stakeholders
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Cultural capability and commitment to working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

What we offer

• SCHADS Level 5 salary (approximately $62,000 – $68,000 depending on experience + super) at 3 to 3.5 days per week
• Fixed-term 6-month contract with possible extension
• Flexible and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to contribute to national reform and impact outcomes for children and families

Location

Canberra preferred, with flexible and remote work options available