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- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
THE ROLE
The Senior Policy Officer - Disability will support the development and implementation of disability policy positions across BSL. This will include a focus on the early years, employment, NDIS reform and responding to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
The role will also lead and coordinate submissions to the government on BSL's disability-related work and will work with others to ensure that all submissions to the government from BSL flag the impact on people with disability where necessary.
- Policy development, influencing and advocacy activities
- Lead the development of a collaborative policy agenda with SPARC and Disability Services team staff, including in the areas of disability early years, employment, and sector reform.
- Lead the development and finalisation of key policy positions, working across BSL and externally to engage key stakeholders and ensure our positions are informed by best practices.
- Project management and Administration
- Provide project management and lead implementation of the disability policy agenda for BSL.
ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE
We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision - an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.
To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we're looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:
- A social science or public policy degree with extensive relevant policy experience or an equivalent combination of relevant tertiary education and policy experience.
- Developed knowledge of the field of disability services, preferably disability employment or early years, including current issues and debates in research and policy.
- Developed an understanding of the policy environment, including contemporary issues
- Developed policy analysis and implementation skills.
- Demonstrated project management and organisational skills, including the ability to plan workload, prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated and well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships, advise and liaise with a broad range of people across all levels, both internally and externally including people of all ages and from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
CULTURE
BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no 'one size fits all' pattern of work-life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.
APPLY NOW
If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Ismo Rama via for a confidential discussion.
Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.
Applications close: Sunday, 10 March 2024 at 11.55 pm
The Brotherhood of St Laurence adheres to Government vaccination mandates.
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
Advertised: 20 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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We're looking for a Senior Policy Advisor - Disability with relevant experience who wants to join our team on a fixed term full time contract until March 2025 based in Fitzroy.
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