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As a prevention of violence against women or family violence specialist, with strong policy credentials and an interest in supporting systemic policy reform in Victoria and beyond, this position will provide authoritative policy advice to drive evidence-informed public policy.

The position will be responsible for developing and delivering evidence-based policy positions and projects to drive thought leadership in prevention. It will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support the provision of expert thought leading policy in the prevention of family violence and violence against women. This will include supporting evidence-based policy and funding advice to Government, as well as advice to organisations, to ensure prevention of family violence and violence against women is implemented across government and community. This will also inform and support Respect Victoria’s strategic intent public positioning.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working on prevention of violence against women and/or gender equality, a deep understanding of evidence, and strong knowledge of stakeholders and key issues in the primary prevention space.

Respect Victoria

Respect Victoria was established as a Statutory Authority under the Prevention of Family Violence Act 2018 (the Act) on 4 October 2018. We have a broad focus on the primary prevention of all forms of violence against women and family violence in Victoria, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to provide statewide leadership to create social, institutional, organisational and community change.

Essential qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification (for example, public policy, social sciences, humanities, public health, social work) is required.

Essential skills and experience

• Demonstrated experience in the prevention of family violence and all forms of violence against women sector of at least 3 years is essential for this role
• Nuanced understanding of the evidence base and demonstrated experience in policy development and policy/thought leadership in the prevention of family violence/violence against women including experience in the production of high-quality policy position papers, briefings and reports.

Essential expertise

• Specialist knowledge and demonstrated experience in the prevention of family violence and all forms of violence against women sector of at least 3 years is essential for this role.

Diversity and inclusion

Respect Victoria recognises strength in diversity and values an inclusive workplace and are committed to providing flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex or queer people. If you are interested in this role, but unsure how your experiences might fit, please contact us for a discussion.

What you can expect

• Conduct meaningful work to help drive long term systemic change in the prevention of family violence and all forms of violence against women
• A competitive salary + 10.5% super
• Flexible work arrangements and health and well-being initiatives

How to Apply

Respect Victoria prefers job applications submitted electronically to best manage administrative and environmental resources.

Apply before the advertised closing date via clicking Apply Now.

All applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the selection criteria and your experience against the key responsibilities (within three pages).

Please note this position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

If you are unable to apply online or having difficulties accessing the information online, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Advisor - Prevention Policy enquiry via EthicalJobs for assistance.