• Fixed term to January 30th 2026 - full time, hybrid, Covering parental leave

• January start dates - deliver a symposium, policy, strategy, campaigning

• Reporting directly to the CEO - flexible - autonomous 

Your role

The Home Stretch is an Australia-wide campaign advocating for young people in state care to have the option of staying in out-of-home care until they are 21 years old.

Supporting The Home Stretch campaign has been a key part of Anglicare Victoria’s advocacy role over the past five years. With the support of the Anglicare Victoria Board, our Chief Executive Officer has chaired the national campaign which has been funded by generous philanthropic grants.

Advocacy and campaigning continue to be a key part of our work and this role embodies that work.

Key objectives

• Lead the Home Stretch campaign Undertake advocacy, research and policy to advance the Home Stretch reforms.
• Develop letters, presentations, and communications to key decision makers.
• Organise the 4th Home Stretch national symposium.

Make your mark

• Tertiary qualifications in Policy, Research or Politics would support you in your role but the qualification requirements are flexible.
• Work autonomously and make the key decisions around the role.
• Show ambition for impact.
• Bring skills using Canva, MailChimp and Monday.com
• Use your social media and marketing skills to enhance your message and create interest.
• Solid understanding of policy, research and project management methodology would set you up for success.

Make it work

• Total remuneration package of $110,000 - $115,000
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus an entertainment card so you keep more of what you earn.
• Contract to 30th January 2026 covering parental leave.
• Hybrid working, flexible home and office days. The office located at Collingwood, close to public transport.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to settle into your new role with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say. “We’re a forward-thinking organisation in that we don’t shy away from identifying gaps in services and key pieces of advocacy … Anglicare is one of the leaders in transforming the protection system and the social services sector across Victoria. This is the avenue where you can have the most impact and influence in this sector for systems-level change.”

Ready to take the next step?

We would like to see you apply for the role before the closing date. Click "Apply Now".

2 stage interview process, 1st interview week commencing 16th December face to face. 2nd interview with our CEO for preferred candidates after stage 1.

For a look at the detailed Position Description please download here: Home Stretch Project Coordinator PD STR E ICF 112023 V1.0 (1).pdf

To apply for this position all you need to do is click apply wherever you are and attach a resume and a brief cover letter that describes your motivation to apply and highlight your skills in relation to Advocacy, Research and Project Development.

N.B- We will use the cover letter to assess your writing skills, the cover letter in the process is an important assessment tool for us.

The advert is only meant to be an overview, for all the details on what makes this such a great opportunity or to ask questions contact Irina Stojcevska, National Coordinator for Home Stretch on 03 9412 6193 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Campaign and Advocacy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.