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We do not discriminate on the grounds of sex, marital status, pregnancy, family or parental status, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, political or religious beliefs, disability or health.
We actively celebrate diversity among our staff and welcome applications from people from all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse genders, sexes and sexualities, and people with a disability. People from unique or diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.
Please advise if you require specific support to apply.
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Projects and Policy Advisor (Sector Development)
Six month parental leave contract.
Full-time position (0.8 FTE negotiable)
$96,096 – $108,784
VCOSS has an exciting opportunity for a Projects and Policy Advisor to drive VCOSS’ work in strengthening the community services sector to adapt and thrive.
The Projects and Policy Advisor will work on a range of priority projects and policy areas impacting the Victorian community sector. This includes policy development and advocacy on reforms and issues affecting the community sector and its workforce.
This role promotes proactive relationships and communication between community sector organisations, government departments and other stakeholders. We are looking for someone with experience of policy development and advocacy on issues affecting the community services sector.
Knowledge of and/or experience in sector capacity building and/or workforce would be desirable.
VCOSS values and embraces differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. People from unique or diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.
Please advise if you require specific support to apply and we will work with you to identify the best way forward.
To apply
Please send your written application – comprising a short cover letter, a resume, and a response to the key selection criteria – to vcoss@vcoss.org.au by 5pm on Tuesday 8 October 2024.
Please note, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Please take care to check your application contains all three elements (a short cover letter, a resume, and a response to the key selection criteria) before you submit it.
For enquiries
Inquiries about the role can be directed to Action Director, Thriving Communities, Meg Brodie at meg.brodie@vcoss.org.au
VCOSS acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country, and we pay respect to Elders and Ancestors. Our business is conducted on sovereign, unceded Aboriginal land. The VCOSS offices are located on Wurundjeri Woiwurrung land in central Naarm.