Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 31st Mar 2021
Join our team as Manager, Policy and have the opportunity to lead critical strategic policy projects, develop policy initiatives, and strengthen advocacy networks across Australia.
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
Since 1977, we’ve provided services in some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
Drawing on our experience of engaging with people, families and communities through our services and programs, the Jesuit Social Services Policy and Advocacy Unit has two key functions:
The Manager, Policy plays a key role leading a team producing high quality research, liaising with programs, developing policy solutions, building and maintaining advocacy networks, and assisting in the development and implementation of advocacy strategies. This is a full time opportunity, based in our Richmond offices.
This will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
An attractive salary plus superannuation and salary packaging is on offer.
To view the Position Description and to apply for this role, please click Apply Now to visit our website.
For more information, please contact Catherine Neville (Executive Director – Advocacy and Strategic Communications) on 0407 318 832.
Applicants are required to submit a resume, along with a covering letter (maximum two pages), incorporating your responses to the key selection criteria. Please also include the names and contact numbers of two referees.
Please apply in confidence.
Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
Jesuit Social Services takes child protection seriously. We undertake multiple screening processes including appropriate reference and background checks, Working with Children Check and police checks to ensure the protection of children and young people in our care.
You are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Code of Conduct.