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Project and Policy Advisor (Disability)
Work Type/s: One-year parental leave contract, full-time position (0.8 FTE negotiable)
Level 5.1 – 5.5 – $94,733 – $108,784
The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) has an exciting opportunity for a Projects and Policy Advisor to drive policy, sector engagement and systemic advocacy in VCOSS’ disability portfolio, in the wake of the Disability Royal Commission and the NDIS Review.
VCOSS takes an intersectional approach to its policy and advocacy work. The incumbent will work in a way that recognises intersections between disability and gender, age, cultural and linguistic diversity and more, and ‘joins the dots’ between disability and systems such as child and family services, education, employment, housing, health, justice, and transport.
The position will be part of VCOSS’ high-impact Policy and Advocacy team and be a key resource for the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU). DARU is a Statewide organisation, auspiced by VCOSS, which builds the capacity of the Victorian disability advocacy sector. The incumbent will undertake strategic projects for DARU, support DARU’s engagement with agencies funded under the Victorian Disability Advocacy Program and provide resources that assist them to drive systemic advocacy.
We are looking for someone with experience in social policy and strong skills in undertaking projects. Knowledge of, or experience in, disability policy or systemic advocacy is preferred, but not essential.
VCOSS values and embraces differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. People from unique or diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position. Please advise if you require specific support to apply and we will work with you to identify the best way forward.
About VCOSS
VCOSS is the peak body of the community sector in Victoria. It raises awareness of the existence, causes and effects of poverty and disadvantage. VCOSS is a unique membership-based organisation with a rich history in social justice advocacy in Victoria.
A full position description is available here.
To apply
Please send a short cover letter, a resume and a response to the key selection criteria (refer to position description) to vcoss@vcoss.org.au by 5pm on Monday, 18th March 2024. Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Please take care to check your application contains all three elements (a short cover letter, a resume and a response to the key selection criteria) before you submit it.
For enquiries
Enquiries about the role can be directed to Deborah Fewster, Director, Policy and Advocacy at deborah.fewster@vcoss.org.au.
Policy Advisor (Housing and Justice)
Work Type/s: Two-year contract, full-time position (0.8 FTE may be considered)
Level 5.1 – 5.5 – $94,733 – $108,784
The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) has an exciting opportunity for a Policy Advisor to join our high-impact Policy and Advocacy team.
This position will drive policy, engagement and advocacy in VCOSS’ housing and justice portfolios.
The incumbent will work on some of Victoria’s most urgent policy challenges – for example, the community sector’s efforts to end homelessness, increase fairness in the private rental market, break the link between disadvantage and corrections, and end the over-representation of particular groups of children and young people in the justice system.
We are looking for a Policy Advisor with experience in social policy areas relevant to VCOSS’s work. While policy or research experience or knowledge in housing or justice is welcome, it is not essential.
VCOSS values and embraces differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. People from unique or diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position. Please advise if you require specific support to apply and we will work with you to identify the best way forward.
About VCOSS
VCOSS is the peak body of the community sector in Victoria. It raises awareness of the existence, causes and effects of poverty and disadvantage. VCOSS is a unique membership based organisation with a rich history in social justice advocacy in Victoria.
A full position description is available here.
To apply
Please send a short cover letter, a resume and a response to the key selection criteria (refer to position description) to vcoss@vcoss.org.au by 5pm on Monday, 18th March 2024. Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Please take care to check your application contains all three elements (a short cover letter, a resume and a response to the key selection criteria) before you submit it.
For enquiries
Inquiries about the role can be directed to Deborah Fewster, Director, Policy and Advocacy at deborah.fewster@vcoss.org.au.
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