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The Policy and Advocacy Manager harnesses Women's Legal's evidence and expertise, monitors and develops legal policy, and leads advocacy strategies. They provide timely and critical legal analysis of laws and policies related to Women's Legal practice areas including family violence, child protection, family law, migration, crime, victims of crime assistance, and sexual violence. With a strong focus on engagement and collaboration, this role will work with external stakeholders in Victoria and nationally to drive systems change and improve outcomes for women and non-binary people.
This role will contribute to the organisation's strategic and law reform advocacy objectives, with particular focus on family law, economic security, victims of crime and sexual violence.
* Produce high-quality legal policy and advocacy materials, including but not limited to policy briefs and submissions, budget submissions, campaign messaging, articles and other materials, as needed, that target key decision-makers and audiences;
* Monitor and identify prevalent and critical systemic issues through research and collaboration with practitioners and external partners;
* Develop and implement advocacy campaign strategies to respond to systemic law and policy reform issues, applying an understanding of the points of leverage and engagement;
* Develop and strengthen Women's Legal networks, building coalitions to advance policy objectives and engaging the support of policymakers and other key stakeholders; and
* Contribute to and implement campaigns that involve effective engagement and advocacy to achieve change.
About the Role
The Policy and Advocacy Manager harnesses Women's Legal's evidence and expertise, monitors and develops legal policy, and leads advocacy strategies. They provide timely and critical legal analysis of laws and policies related to Women's Legal practice areas including family violence, child protection, family law, migration, crime, victims of crime assistance, and sexual violence. With a strong focus on engagement and collaboration, this role will work with external stakeholders in Victoria and nationally to drive systems change and improve outcomes for women and non-binary people.
This role will contribute to the organisation's strategic and law reform advocacy objectives, with particular focus on family law, economic security, victims of crime and sexual violence.
* Produce high-quality legal policy and advocacy materials, including but not limited to policy briefs and submissions, budget submissions, campaign messaging, articles and other materials, as needed, that target key decision-makers and audiences;
* Monitor and identify prevalent and critical systemic issues through research and collaboration with practitioners and external partners;
* Develop and implement advocacy campaign strategies to respond to systemic law and policy reform issues, applying an understanding of the points of leverage and engagement;
* Develop and strengthen Women's Legal networks, building coalitions to advance policy objectives and engaging the support of policymakers and other key stakeholders; and
* Contribute to and implement campaigns that involve effective engagement and advocacy to achieve change.
About You
You will have knowledge and understanding of the legal assistance, family violence or sexual violence-related sectors and equity issues affecting women and non-binary people in the legal system. You will be able to think laterally and identify and analyse problems and develop appropriate policy solutions.
Key to your success is your:
* Demonstrated ability to produce high quality submissions and other documents that are compelling, evidence-driven and credible
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the capability to describe complex issues in plain language
* Demonstrated legal research skills, including the ability to understand relevant legislation;
* Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, capable of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
* Highly organised, with experience in project management
You will:
* Have a minimum of five years' experience in a similar policy and advocacy role; and
* Hold a degree in a relevant discipline
Why Women's Legal?
In return for your dedication, we offer:
* Competitive remuneration
* 5 weeks annual leave, plus bonus leave between Christmas and New Year
* Paid parental leave and reproductive health leave
* Cultural leave
* A strong commitment to your professional development, personal development, and wellbeing
* A hybrid working model and a flexible working environment that supports work/non-work balance
* NFP salary packaging benefits (up to $15,900 in tax-free pay every year) plus meal and entertainment benefits (up to $2,650 tax-free pay per year)
* Fresh fruit available in the office
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program
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