Principal, Freedom From Violence

About Us
Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.
Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future. 
Minderoo's Gender Equality Focus Area is committed to forging a future where all people realise their inherent freedom and equality. Strengthening partnerships is critical to achieve this. Guided by the 2030 Strategy, Gender Equality is focused on ending the egregious human rights abuses of modern slavery and gender-based violence, shifting harmful social norms and legislative barriers to gender equality, and creating new economic opportunities that will empower women from the boardroom to the factory floor. Although Walk Free will continue to work globally, all four bodies of work will prioritise Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Freedom from Violence. We are seeking a subject matter expert with strong technical knowledge of Gender Based Violence (GBV) risk factors, current policy and program responses. 

The primary focus of the role will involve (but not limited to):
•    Utilising your expertise to demonstrate the root causes and effective responses to GBV, including evidence on the rates and types of perpetration and victimisation, effective prevention and response measures.
•    Showcase the complexity and challenges associated with managing and supporting complex and diverse GBV programs.
•    Initiate collaborative professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and partners including with influential Australian and global gender equality organisations. Decision makers across government, philanthropy, business and NGO service sectors.
•    Support advocacy efforts aimed at creating coalitions of support and financial and policy investments from key players.  

About You
The successful candidate will have an understanding of current political landscape, and policy practices and climate. Strong problem solving skills, and demonstrate a collaborative approach internally and externally, building synergistic stakeholder relationships.

•    Proven and successful technical expertise and understanding on how to manage the development and implementation of research, policy and programs that reduce the incidence and impact of GBV, underpinned by a systems approach that focus on shifting unequal power relations between genders.  
•    Strong technical knowledge and understanding of emerging policy and program interventions, and laws related to violence. 
•    Demonstrable experience of gender equity and developing programs, policies and/or initiatives that address GBV, including current policies and frameworks. 
•    Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
•    High level of commitment and proven ability to problem-solve complex social, economic and or environmental problems and influence change.
•    Strong project or program management experience.

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this opportunity, and highlighting your relevant experience.

Applications close: Thursday 11th July 2024

Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.