• Bring your government relations experience & lead advocacy campaigns that matter.
• Work alongside research, policy & communications experts to create social change.
• $115K base (neg.) + super + salary packaging + hybrid WFH + flex 4-5 workdays.

Your new role

At Uniting, advocacy is not an add-on, it’s part of who we are.

We know poverty, trauma and disadvantage are shaped by broader systems, so we invest in evidence‑informed, values‑led advocacy that creates lasting social change, grounded in the voices and experiences of the people and communities we serve.

This new Advocacy & Campaign Lead role sits within a small, high-impact team focused on research, policy and now, campaign delivery. Together, you’ll turn evidence and frontline insight into strong policy positions and targeted campaigns that influence government decision‑makers and shift public and policy conversations.

You’ll work closely with our internal Marketing & Communications team to build public awareness and momentum, while also engaging directly with ministers’ offices, advisers, departments and sector partners to drive reform.

Benefits of working at Uniting

• Flexible work options (4-5 workdays), hybrid WFH (2-3 days) & great end of trip facilities at our Lonsdale Street Office.
• Up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing and streaming services.
• Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually.
• Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
• Employee discounts at Uniting Early Education services and Uniting op shops.

Your skills and experience

You’re motivated by social justice and systems change and you know how to turn ideas into action.

You’ll bring with you:

• Experience designing and delivering advocacy or public policy campaigns
• Strong government engagement capability and an understanding of how decisions are shaped
• The ability to influence senior stakeholders across government and the community sector
• Excellent writing skills, from executive and government briefs to public-facing content
• Experience working with research and evidence to inform advocacy
• A commitment to working alongside people with lived experience in ways that share power and respect voice
• Strong project management skills and the ability to progress complex work with minimal supervision
• A qualification in public policy, social work, public health, human services or a related field.

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your interest, and we’ll get in touch shortly. If this role sounds like a good fit for you, apply soon. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advert early.

If you have any questions about the opportunity, please email Andrew Thorp: [email protected] using the subject line: Advocacy Campaign Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

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