Community And Policy Specialist

This is a part time (3 days per week) Maximum Term Contract role for 18 months

About Valuing Children Initiative

The Valuing Children Initiative aims to inspire Australians to create a society that values all children; by supporting all children to maximise their potential; by placing children at the centre of our considerations. As a social movement approach to improving attitudes towards children, the Valuing Children Initiative works with leaders to influence the priority given to the needs of children and future generations. Join us in making future generations proud.

The Role

As the Community and Policy Specialist, your aim will be to successfully develop and manage community projects and its work of promoting the value of children.  Through researching emerging trends, you will develop publications and reports as well as opportunities to educate community, government and corporate sector regarding the value of children and raising their voices and needs.

A few specifics

• Create and manage an events program of workshops, training and community engagement to be an advocate for the interests of children and a society that places children at the centre of its considerations.
• Foster and build relationships with the community that result in partnerships for the Valuing Children Initiative.
• Identified strategic and promotional priorities by engaging with diverse stakeholders across government, policy, academia, and business.
• Assist with the management of contractual engagement with corporates, government and community for the Valuing Children Initiative.
• Represent VCI at networking, policy, and community forums, using evidence-based information to promote the VCI objectives.
• Seek and engage in promotional opportunities such as talks and presentations to various community groups.
• Work well with the small VCI team to always be promoting the VCI concept and initiative.

You

• Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences or related discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Principles on Child Safety and other child safety frameworks.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in developing Policies by researching trends and best practice.
• High level strategic and developmental skills.
• National Police Certificate and Working with Children check

Benefits and perks

• Work for a leading NFP with 300 staff across 11 locations providing a great work life balance. 
• Comprehensive training and development to encourage staff growth and development. 
• Four weeks Annual Leave inclusive of a 17.5% leave loading pro rata
• One week of additional paid leave pro rata 
• Access to corporate health cover provided for by Bupa
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

A full list of selection criteria can be accessed on our online job portal - click Apply and you will be direct to our portal.  To be successfully screened for this role, applications will only be considered if selection criteria is submitted. 

Position Closes:  7 June 2024

Shortlisting will commence straightaway, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

Should you have any queries please contact Sarah Quinton, Development Executive or Michelle Angell, Human Resources Lead on (08) 9325 66***for a confidential discussion.  

At Centrecare / Valuing Children Initiative:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.

We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: Centrecare is committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap.