• Permanent Role
• Are you passionate about social policy and achieving social justice for vulnerable Canberrans?
• Do you have the experience to lead a team producing high quality policy and advocacy work?
• Are you looking for a friendly and flexible working environment?
• Full time (38 hours)
• Above award annual salary $116,435 - $131,311, plus superannuation (11.5%).

About ACTCOSS

The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) is the peak representative body for the social and community service sector and people living with disadvantage and inequality in the ACT.

ACTCOSS works to ensure that government policy improves the lives of people who face disadvantage and that community service organisations are adequately resourced and supported ACTCOSS is a member of the nationwide COSS network, made up of each state and territory COSS and our national body, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).

The opportunity

This position is ideal for a person who is seeking an opportunity to work in an interesting and varied role, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and managing a small team. It would suit an energetic, passionate person who is interested in social justice issues and a more equitable society.

The Head of Policy is responsible for the day-to-day management of the policy and advocacy work of ACTCOSS, with specific responsibility for developing social policy positions, supervising research and advocacy relevant to social policy, co-ordinating government relations, implementing a media strategy, facilitating partnerships with advocacy colleagues, and organising policy forums and events.

Further details of the specific responsibilities and tasks of the role can be found in the attached Position Description.

ACTCOSS makes every effort to provide a flexible work environment, allowing substantial employee control of their working hours, among other benefits.

Remuneration

ACTCOSS has above-award pay and conditions as part of the ACT Community Sector Multiple Enterprise Agreement (MEA). The position is classified at SCHADS level 7 or 8, plus 11.5% superannuation in addition to the base salary.

The successful applicant must have the right to live and work in Australia.

next steps

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Please phone 02 6202 7200, email [email protected], using the subject line: Head of Policy enquiry via EthicalJobs, or visit actcoss.org.au for more information, or a copy of the position description and selection criteria (also available on this page).

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A position description is attached.