Communications and Advocacy Specialist at SHE HR Consulting

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Communications, Advocacy, Brand Management, Media Relations, Digital Engagement, Social Media, Content Development, Policy Translation, Writing, Organization, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Feminist Principles, Intersectional Awareness, Trauma-Responsive Communications, Evidence-Based Work

Industry

Human Resources Services

Description

An exciting opportunity to join Equality Institute (EQI); a purpose-driven organisation working to end violence against women and girls and advance gender equality globally. Join at a defining moment, as EQI establishes and launches All In: Global Leaders for Ending Gender Based Violence; a bold new initiative to catalyse global leadership, collaboration, and investment in prevention GBV. A unique opportunity to work alongside global leaders, funders, and advocates to amplify impact and strengthen collective action to end gender-based violence worldwide. Part-time (0.6) two year fixed-term position with flexible working arrangements available. A national remote role, with on-site office in Naarm (Melbourne) available. $100,000 - $120,000 (FTE) + superannuation About All In: Global Leaders for Ending Gender-Based Violence Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to affect one in three women and girls worldwide, with devastating human, social, and economic consequences. In every region, multiple intersecting crises including conflict, climate change, displacement, economic inequality, and rising authoritarianism, are compounding risk and eroding progress toward equality. Despite decades of advocacy and evidence, the scale of investment, political will, and accountability for action still falls far short of what is needed. All In: Global Leaders for Ending Gender-Based Violence exists to change that. All In brings together influential leaders (the ‘Panel’) from governments, multilateral organisations, philanthropy, and the private sector to mobilise sustained leadership, funding, and collaboration for the prevention of GBV. Grounded in feminist principles and informed by lived experience, All In l is committed to demonstrating that violence against women and girls is solvable and that prevention must be at the centre of global efforts for equality, justice, and sustainable development. Our Purpose All In aims to: Catalyse global leadership and investment to scale evidence-based strategies that prevent gender-based violence. Build recognition and understanding of the importance of prevention and amplify the growing evidence of what works. Shift narratives and norms to reinforce that ending GBV is possible and that everyone has a role to play in achieving it. All In is non-partisan and does not engage in political lobbying. Its work focuses on influence, evidence, and collaboration to drive lasting change. The Role of Equality Institute Equality Institute (EQI) serves as the Secretariat for All In, holding programmatic and fiscal responsibility for the initiative and the Panel. EQI’s role is to: Strategy and relationships Lead the development and implementation of All In’s strategy and workplan. Provide policy, communications, and logistical support to Panel Members and Special Advisors. Coordinate all operational aspects — meetings, events, communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Technical expertise and knowledge Commission and oversee flagship reports, white papers, and other key publications and communications products. Ensure all work is grounded in robust evidence, guided by feminist principles, and informed by lived experience. Operations and logistics Manage budgets, resources, and fundraising to ensure the initiative’s sustainability and impact. Act as the primary liaison between Panel Members, the Expert Advisory Group, and external partners. Track and report on progress and alignment with strategic objectives, ensuring All In complements and amplifies existing efforts across the global GBV ecosystem. This role plays a pivotal part in bringing All In to life, helping build the systems, relationships, and momentum needed to end gender-based violence globally. Role Summary The Communications & Advocacy Specialist, All In, supports the development and delivery of strategic communications and advocacy activities that position All In as a credible and influential global mechanism for the prevention of gender-based violence. This role contributes to all aspects of communications planning and implementation, including brand management, media relations, digital engagement, social media, and the production of flagship publications and high-quality communication outputs. It ensures that All In’s voice is clear, consistent, and aligned with EQI’s feminist principles and global strategy. Working closely with the Strategic Director, All In, the Media and Partnerships Advisor, and EQI’s Communications Team, the Communications & Advocacy Specialist translates evidence and insights into accessible, action-oriented content that amplifies the All In's work and impact to advance the prevention of violence against women and girls globally. Who You Are (Selection Criteria) You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, international development, or a related field, or bring equivalent experience. You have demonstrated experience contributing to strategic communications and advocacy initiatives, ideally within a not-for-profit, purpose-driven, or global context. You are confident supporting the delivery of communications strategies that elevate visibility, credibility, and influence. You bring strong skills in content development across multiple formats and platforms, with the ability to translate complex research, policy, and technical insights into clear, compelling, and action-oriented messages for diverse global audiences. You have experience supporting media relations activities, including drafting press materials, coordinating interviews, and contributing to proactive and reactive media engagement. You are confident managing digital communications channels, including social media and websites, and can use analytics and insights to strengthen reach and engagement. You are a strong writer with excellent attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality materials such as blog posts, newsletters, briefing notes, policy summaries, presentations, and event materials. You are highly organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining brand consistency and editorial standards. You work collaboratively and respectfully across teams and with external stakeholders, understanding the importance of coordination, responsiveness, and relationship-building in global advocacy environments. You are culturally responsive, intersectional, and grounded in feminist principles. You understand the importance of survivor-centred, trauma-responsive communications and bring care and integrity to how stories and evidence are shared. You are passionate about advancing gender equality and preventing violence against women and girls, and you approach your work with integrity, empathy, and purpose. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job ad, that’s okay, we would still love to review your application! Key Responsibilities Supported by the Strategic Director and Media and Partnerships Advisor, develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that elevates All In’s visibility, credibility, and global influence. Support media relations activities, including drafting press releases, preparing media kits, coordinating interviews, and maintaining relationships with journalists and influencers, under the leadership of the Media and Partnerships Advisor. Produce high-quality, multi-use communications products such as speaking notes, blog posts, email newsletters, policy briefs, presentations, donor updates, and digital campaigns. Working with the Strategic Director and Media and Partnerships Advisor, build and nurture strategic relationships with communications partners, funders, and networks to amplify All In’s reach and advocacy impact. Monitor and evaluate external communications efforts, using insights and analytics to refine strategies and improve effectiveness. Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of key events, launches, and high-profile engagements in coordination with the Program Lead and external event teams. Please see the Communications and Advocacy Specialist Position Description for more. Who We Are Equality Institute (EQI) is a global feminist agency working to end violence against women and girls. We are values-driven and underpinned by feminist principles in the ways we work and how we conduct ourselves. We actively apply an understanding of intersectionality in our work and are committed to having diversity reflected in our workplace. Our values are active: Strive for Equality Stay Curious Be Courageous Find the Joy They are not merely slogans but are embedded into the structure of our organisation, and manifest in the approach we take, work we do, and systems we build. We approach everything with an intersectional feminist lens. While violence affects women and girls across the world, different layers of people’s identities—such as their socio-economic status, indigeneity, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, minority status, age, and so on—impact the ways in which they are discriminated against and the types of violence perpetrated against them. Thus, our work aims to address not just gender inequality but all forms of inequality and systems of oppression in an interconnected way. We ask questions instead of making assumptions and take an evidence-based approach to create effective change. We recognise vulnerability as a strength and dare to be different. We actively find the joy and share it, and we create systems that enable and support self and collective care. These are just some of the ways in which our values manifest in the work we do. Additional Adjustments We are committed to providing an inclusive experience to all candidates. If you have a disability, condition, illness or access requirements, please let us know how we can best support you throughout your recruitment experience. We recognise that everyone's needs are different. Some examples of adjustments we can provide include (but are not limited to): Alternative formats or ways to submit your application (verbal or video) Flexible communication methods Additional time to complete tasks, assessments or pre-interview work Support from a support person or advocate during interviews Modifications to the interview structure, environment or timing If you require additional adjustments, or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process, please contact us via email hr@equalityinstitute.org What We Offer True flexibility and a strong focus on agility in the workplace; we prioritise making flexible work arrangements possible for all employees. A diverse team, dedicated to fostering a positive workplace culture and making meaningful impact in the world. We offer a staff profit-sharing scheme which aims to distribute a percentage of any remaining surplus funds on an annual basis to eligible employees. Gifted 5 additional days of annual leave. Gifted 3 additional days of personal leave. As an organisation striving for equality, we offer 20 days (pro-rata for part-timers) paid family and domestic violence leave per year to support those affected by family violence. Policies and procedures which promote diversity and intersectionality; building upon our strong feminist foundation. Continuous learning and development opportunities with an organisational-wide Learning and Development Calendar as well as a personal professional development budget per employee, per calendar year. In-person staff retreats where we connect as one team. Employee Assistance Program, giving employees free access to capped confidential counselling from qualified psychologists or counsellors. A psychologically and physically safe working environment where your wellbeing is prioritised. How to Apply To express your interest, submit an online application through our application portal and include a professional resume. All applicants must also provide brief responses to the application questions that are included as part of the online application. Note: we do not accept cover letters as part of our application process. We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in, with the role closing at 11:59pm on Thursday 19 February. As we are a small but agile team, this can mean that our processes take a little longer so we appreciate your patience with us whilst we navigate our process. We will reach out to you if your application progresses, and we strongly encourage getting this in early! Equality Institute is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination, is safe and accessible for all employees, and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally- and linguistically-diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age, and sex. Equality Institute is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children. We will work to promote child-safe environments to ensure that all children associated with the activities of the organisation are protected. Employment in this position is conditional upon reception and maintenance of reference checks as part of pre-employment screening, and a Working With Children Check (or state equivalent). We also run police checks as part of this pre-employment screening. But don’t worry - having a criminal record doesn’t automatically disqualify you. 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Responsibilities

This specialist supports the development and delivery of strategic communications and advocacy activities to position the 'All In' initiative as an influential global mechanism for preventing gender-based violence. Responsibilities include producing high-quality communications products, supporting media relations, and translating evidence into action-oriented content.