Associate Director, Policy & Advocacy

at  Social Ventures Australia

• Join a values-driven organisation tackling Australia’s most important challenges
• Unique opportunity to leverage your skills in a for-purpose environment
• Permanent, Full time | Sydney or Melbourne | Flexible Working Arrangements

WHO WE ARE

SVA is Australia’s most innovative social impact organisation.
We use our broad outlook, transformational thinking, and trusted voice to lead the charge against inequality in Australia. We were created over 20 years ago to find innovative solutions to entrenched social problems and speed up the rate of positive change.
We help institutions think differently, we help redesign systems by learning about what works in communities, and work hand-in-hand with our passionate partners to take real action and drive positive social change.
The Policy & Advocacy Team
The Policy & Advocacy (P&A) team supports SVA to achieve its mission by improving SVA’s practical knowledge about reducing disadvantage. P&A plays a pivotal role in understanding the external evidence of what works and codifying the learning from SVA’s work with partners across all areas of social policy including people excluded from education, employment, and housing, as well addressing issues affecting children experiencing vulnerabilities, people with disability and First Nations peoples.
The team’s work drives SVA’s systems change agenda by taking SVA’s perspectives and using them to influence government policy and sector practice to become more effective and reduce disadvantage. The Associate Director sits within the P&A team and reports to the Director, Policy & Advocacy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Some interstate travel may be required as part of this role.

WHO YOU ARE

You will bring a sophisticated understanding of the levers employed by Government in developing and implementing social and economic policy.
You will have demonstrated experience conducting policy analysis and contributing to research and evidence which allows you to develop and implement policy, advocacy and research strategies that support SVA’s advocacy agenda.
You will be skilled and familiar with working with diverse actors across the social sector and in Government. Applying these skills, you will develop and refine SVA’s understanding of current social and economic policy issues and of Government priorities and grow SVA’s reputation as a key player influencing policy decisions that strengthen outcomes for Australians experiencing disadvantage.
Last but certainly not least, you will have demonstrated passion and commitment to working in the social sector and on society’s most important challenges, with experience in one or more of the following domains a considerable asset: charity sector sustainability, impact investing, and/or employment.
SVA values diversity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We value people of all abilities and diversity of culture, faith, gender identity and sexual orientation. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives of all people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with and live in.
The position description is available on the SVA website.
https://www.socialventures.com.au/careers/position-descriptions/
We recommend that you review the position description before applying for the role.
If you have the experience and knowledge we are looking for and are excited to join our team, please submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a statement (max 1 page) addressing the person requirements by 11.59pm AEST Friday 26 April 2024

Please refer the Job description for details