ABOUT YWCA AUSTRALIAWe are a proudly feminist not-for-profit organisation and for over 140 years we have been working at the forefront of gender equality through our housing, community programs and advocacy. Our five-year plan has a focus on making young women’s leadership and women’s housing our priority for gender equity in Australia. This will ensure we continue to deliver measurable and meaningful impact towards a future where gender equality is a reality.ABOUT THIS ROLEYWCA Australia is currently seeking a dedicated Policy Officer to join our Equality Rights Alliance Team.In this position, you will conduct policy analysis and advocacy using a feminist / gender framework to assist in the delivery of ERA’s various projects in line with the annual work plan. You will also work with the ERA Senior Manager to support the ERA membership, conduct events and consultations and establish and maintain engagement with external stakeholders.Location: Ideally Canberra based, though may consider remote candidatesNature of Engagement: Part time (negotiable 4 days per week), on a maximum term contract ending 30 June 2024ABOUT YOUThe ideal applicant will have:Tertiary qualifications in law, government relations, politics, economics, gender studies or a similar discipline (highly desirable)Experience in a similar role with demonstrated experience in analysis of government policy or change advocacy / lobbyingThis position will require the applicant to satisfactorily meet our pre-employment requirements. This includes:Completion of a national criminal history checkA valid relevant state-based working with children permit.Don’t meet every single requirement? At YWCA Australia we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If this role speaks to you but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so this ad will be closed when a suitable applicant has been sourced. ERA Policy Officer 35AUDCanberra 2600
YWCA Australia wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work, live and play and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise First Nations people as the custodians of the lands, seas and skies, with more than 60,000 years of wisdom, connection and relationship in caring for Country.
