Senior Policy lead – Legal

• Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer SCHCADS Level 7 Pay Point 1 $119093.52 pa
• Full time ongoing
• This role leads impactful policy development and drives strategic initiatives that shape Djirras advocacy on issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. Youll provide high level advice influence decision making and champion systemic change through evidence based policy and reform.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for leading complex policy analysis and development providing high-level strategic advice on legislative reforms and driving initiatives that shape Djirras policy agenda on issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. The role will aim to influence decision-making at senior levels and contribute to systemic change through the development of evidence-based policy positions and advocacy strategies.

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 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 Childrens Check card or willing to obtain one
• Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirras expense

Desirable

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a related field is highly 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