Job description
About Us
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.
We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services.
Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.
Your Role
As the Manager, Policy, Advocacy and Industry Relations you will support the Society’s research, policy development and advocacy so as to influence public policy on structural issues which impact the people we serve. Enhance our ability to influence decision-makers and the wider community by empowering Society people to take action for a more equitable and just society.
Your Responsibility
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to identify potential opportunities and risks for the Society NSW
- Develop and communicate, with the team, informed policy positions and advice based on data analysis, primary and secondary research, and consultation
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry and peak bodies as well as our industry colleagues on behalf of the Society NSW
- Develop and implement an engagement strategy and plan for the Society NSW with its relevant peak bodies and other partners
- Manage research projects to inform and enhance our service delivery and shape public policy to improve the lives of the people we assist.
You Will Need
- Relevant tertiary qualification/s and minimum 8 years experience in a similar field.
- Proved track record of successful advocacy and influencing public policy
- Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills
- High level research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesise information from a wide range of sources into clear policy positions and recommendations
- Ability to develop and implement advocacy strategies based on sound political judgement, collaboration and engagement.
Apply Now
If this sounds like you, don’t wait – Apply Now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.
St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.
The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.