Policy Officer

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Young Women's Christian Association (World YWCA)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: AUD 88,090 AUD-AUD 94,788 AUD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 08/05/2026
  • Location: Australia
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About YWCA Canberra:

YWCA Canberra is a respected feminist, not-for-profit community organisation which has been providing community services and representing women’s issues in the Canberra community since its establishment in 1929. Today, we provide leading and innovative services to women and the broader Canberra community in the areas of children’s services, community services, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, and women’s leadership.

As a values-based organisation, and the only Canberra based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA), YWCA Canberra is a great place to work. We have a strong track record in building long-term, sustainable careers with excellent conditions (including charitable salary sacrificing and above award salaries) together with a supportive work environment for all employees to thrive.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Working with Women's Alliance, the Policy Officer is an exciting role with YWCA Canberra under the Working with Women Alliance program.   

The Working with Women Alliance (WwWA) offers comprehensive policy advice across interconnected areas such as economic security, labour (both paid and unpaid), gender-based violence, health, and leadership. This unified approach allows us to address the full spectrum of barriers affecting women’s lives, delivering coordinated and impactful recommendations that align women’s safety with economic empowerment in the pursuit of true gender equality. 

This role is ideal for a values-driven candidate who is passionate about policy and advocacy work that makes a tangible difference in the community. 

The role is a unique opportunity to be part of Australia's progress on gender equality and contribute to the implementation of Australia’s first gender equality strategy. This role is Canberra based and will need to regularly participate in person engagements with Federal government departments, Ministers and other stakeholders. 

About You

  • Experience in policy work and advocacy in the social sector.  
  • Highly developed skills in writing persuasive and impactful submissions, project proposals, and campaign materials tailored for various audiences. 
  • Project management skills with the capacity to multitask, meet deadlines and work under pressure.  
  • Capacity to develop a breadth of policy knowledge across YWCA Canberra’s service areas 
  • Demonstrated verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse range of people.    
  • Capacity for stakeholder management skills, including the potential to work with senior leaders and stakeholders.  
  • Strategic thinking skills, including the ability to critically analyse and problem-solve.  
  • An understanding of social media as a method of advocacy. 
The right person will have

  • Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Political Science or Social Sciences or currently completing a degree with relevant experience in the social sector in the advocacy and policy area.  
  • Well-developed written communication skills, including the ability to write persuasively for different projects, submissions and campaigns. 
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and an outcomes focused approach.  
  • An innovative, collaborative, and creative approach to work.  
  • A team-oriented attitude and a can-do approach.  

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