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Public Policy Lead

Uniting (Victoria and Tasmania) Limited

  • Leading Community Services Organisation
  • Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
  • Full Time, Ongoing role based in Melbourne CBD

About the opportunity

The Public Policy Lead will ensure Uniting is sought out as a trusted adviser to government.

This newly created role will deliver on Uniting’s development of consumer-oriented advocacy work. The holder will develop public policy positions and build on evidence-generation projects to share insights, ideas and solutions with decision-makers.

About you

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor level degree in public policy, political science, social work or related discipline or equivalent experience.
    • Extensive demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of one or more of the following:
      • Public policy
      • Advocacy/government relations
      • Social change campaigns.
    • Experience in the production of concise, high quality and compelling reports, briefs, submissions, briefing papers and correspondence diverse stakeholders and senior decision makers.
    • Strong stakeholder influencing skills
    • Experience in political roles or government highly desirable.

How to apply

If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:

  • Cover Letter (2 page outlining your suitability according to the criteria in the position description)
  • Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)

Get in touch

For more information about the role, please contact Tom Johnson, Manager – Advocacy & Public Policy on 0400 315 446

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Visit us: https://www.unitingvictas.org.au/

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.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.

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