Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator
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Job Location:
Saint Kilda - Australia
Monthly Salary:
$ 52 - 54
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Your future workplace
Sacred Heart Mission brings communities together to end homelessness and deep welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Your newrole
AsAdvocacy andEngagementCoordinatoryoullsupportSHM toaddressthe root causes of homelessness and influence real change in policy servicepracticeand community attitudes.
Youll be a key member of a friendly and skilled communications advocacy and marketing team while maintaining strong relationships with staff and participants across SHM services.
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Your day-to-day
- Identify opportunities to influence policy and community debates
- Prepare key messages briefing papers and responses to submissions
- Coordinate advocacy activities with sector partners
- Support our services and partners to share emerging needs solutions and stories thar drive change
Were looking for
Someone experienced in advocacy campaigning or government relations who can:
- translate policy and evidence into clear compelling messages
- coordinate campaigns and projects with adaptability and attention to detail
- respond effectively to submissions requests for information and other opportunities
- build trust and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders participants and sector partners
You can look forward to
- A full-time role with flexible working arrangements available (including working from home days)
- Hourly rate of $52.54 - $54.92 superannuation (dependent on experience & qualifications)
- Professional and career development opportunities including participation in organisation-wide initiatives like the Rainbow Collective and Culture Champions.
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15990 p.a pre-tax.
- Generous leave entitlements 17.5% annual leave loading gifted leave over holiday period wellbeing leave & more.
- A supportive work environment including: 1 on 1 regular line supervision Psychological First Aid and EAP available.
- Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
Come and work with us
To join our team simply scroll down and enter your details below.
For more information about the role Contact: Head of Communication Marketing & Advocacy Zayne DCrus
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Monday 2nd March 2026.
*Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
SHMis committed to equal employment opportunities for all peopleregardless of age gender cultural background disability or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Employee Orientation
- Public Health
- Account Management
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- Conflict Management
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Team Management
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
Sacred Heart Mission offers support and services for people in Melbourne who are experiencing homelessness and social disadvantage.
