Policy and Project Officer
Job No:
Berry3186
Location:
Richmond
- Join a leading Victorian Not for Profit
- Permanent Full Time
- Salary package equivalent to $105,600 (inclusive of base salary, super and salary packaging)
For over 140 years, Berry Street has adapted to a changing world, and we will continue to adapt to achieve our purpose. We believe children, young people and families should be safe, thriving and hopeful. Our Vision for 2022: Together we will courageously change lives and reimagine service systems. We look forward to working with children, young people, families, carers, staff and partners to achieve this vision. Together.
The Public Policy and Media team is responsible for driving awareness of the needs of the families, children and young people with whom Berry Street works, and engaging key influencers, stakeholders and the public with Berry Street’s services, advocacy, fundraising and brand.
About the Role
In conjunction with the Head of Public Policy and Media this role will work to develop and implement Berry Street’s policy and advocacy agenda and to garner support from key stakeholders and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake, analyse and present research, evidence, data and other relevant contextual information to inform and progress Berry Street’s public policy and advocacy agenda
- Monitor and coordinate the response to public policy, legislative, regulatory and media developments that may affect Berry Street’s reputation, operating environment and public policy agenda
- Support the Head of Public Policy and Media to scan the public policy and media environment to identify, plan for and act on opportunities to influence public policy areas that impact on the families, children and young people Berry Street works with.
- Prepare public policy submissions, policy papers and advice, speaking notes, summary documents and other
- Produce project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified
About You
This role requires a team player who has strong conceptual and analytical capabilities, is able to synthesise and communicate complex information in a simple way and is able to communicate in ways that adapt to varying audiences.
- A minimum degree qualification in social sciences or related field
- Demonstrated experience working in policy development, including preparing policy proposals, policy research and analysis to inform a public policy
- Intermediate to advance Microsoft Office skills
- Staff must hold or be able to obtain a valid Working With Childrens Card, current drivers licence at all times and undergo a Criminal Records Check prior to employment.
What Berry Street can offer you:
- Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per annum, plus additional packaging available for meals/accommodation)
- Flexible work arrangements and generous leave conditions
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including access for staff members’ immediate family
For further information about this role, please refer to the position description.
Queries to Heidi Reid - Executive Director - Strategic Engagement on 03 9429 9266
Applications including resume and cover letter addressing your suitability for the position to be submitted by 11pm on Monday 8th July 2019.
To download the Position Description, please click here
Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify with a sexual and or gender minority identity. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.
Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.