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Policy Officer

Metro Employees • Abbotsford, Victoria 3067, Australia • Full-time

Description

  • Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer – SCHCADS Level 6, Pay Point 1 $110,102.72 pa
  • Full time, ongoing position based in our ‘Spaces 222’ Office on Hoddle St, Abbotsford
  • Join our Policy and Advocacy team to help shape bold, evidence based solutions that drive real change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children.

About the Role

Working in a small team, the Policy Officer reports to the Team Leader – Policy and Advocacy. The Policy Officer is responsible for supporting the team with research, the development of policy positions, summary reports, inquiries and submissions, and innovative solutions that ensure policy responses and projects are aligned to Djirra’s priorities. The Policy Officer also plays a key role in supporting the development and maintenance of a knowledge library for Djirra to ensure message consistency across the organisation.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website ‘Join our Team‘ page. Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at hrinfo@djirra.org.au for a confidential discussion if you would like further information.

To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. Please note screening questions are a requirement of your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.

Requirements

Essential

  • A Victorian Employees Working with Children’s Check card or willing to obtain one
  • Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra’s expense

Desirable

  • A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.

Benefits

  • Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
  • Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
  • Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
  • Collaborative and inclusive team
  • Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
  • Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
  • Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
  • Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Pay Rate

110102 AUD – 110102.72 AUD (Annum)

Company Overview

Djirra is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation with over 20 years’ experience accompanying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and their children, on their individual journeys. We find solutions through Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women sharing their stories, journeys, and experiences. Djirra celebrates women’s strength and resilience. We are committed to a future without family violence. We deliver holistic, culturally safe, specialist family violence support, legal services and case management, alongside cultural and wellbeing workshops and programs. Our services have state-wide reach, touching every part of Victoria to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Self-determination is the foundation of everything we do. Djirra amplifies the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. We advocate for system-wide change to improve access to justice, eliminate systemic violence, and strengthen women’s resilience. We are an active member of the National Family Violence Prevention and Legal Services Forum, the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are experiencing or at risk of family violence.
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