Chief Executive Women represents 650 of Australia's most senior and accomplished women leaders whose shared vision is 'women leaders enabling women leaders'. Chief Executive Women strives to influence and educate all levels of Australian business and government on the importance of gender balance. Through advocacy, targeted programs and scholarships we work to remove the barriers to women's progression and ensure equal opportunity for prosperity. We have a vision of women and men having equal economic and social choices, and responsibilities.

We are a not for profit organisation. For more information, visit cew.org.au.

Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this role and support our strategy for greater inclusion and diversity in Australia. Candidates working remotely are welcome.

The Manager, Policy Advocacy and Research role is offered as a 6 month full time contract (immediate start), with the potential for permanent. Four days/flexible hours will be considered for the right applicant. CEW is located in Sydney's CBD and operates nationally.

About the role:

This role helps shape, facilitate and implement CEW’s policy, advocacy and thought leadership initiatives in fulfilment of CEW’s mission: women leaders enabling women leaders. It supports delivery of CEW’s strategy, working with the Director, Policy Advocacy and Research, to undertake the following:

• Government and Public Advocacy: support formulation and implementation of CEW’s strategy
• Business Engagement: assist in the design, implementation and management of campaigns.
• Evidence based thought leadership: Together with the Director, develop policy initiatives. Work with CEW’s pro bono partners to design and deliver research in support of CEW’s mission.
• Partnerships and collaboration: Coordinate, plan and support strengthening and development of partnerships

This role requires high levels of collaboration with team members to implement impactful, integrated activity that creates action toward CEW’s strategic outcomes. It requires demonstrated ability in policy, advocacy, research, thought leadership, and communications, and well-developed project management skills.

See the attached Position Description for key skills and responsibilities. Candidates are required to respond to these criteria in their application to be considered.