ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Consumer Action Law Centre is an independent, not-for-profit consumer advocacy organisation, with the purpose to make life easier for people experiencing vulnerability and disadvantage. Consumer Action operates as a community legal centre, a financial counselling centre, and a nationally recognised and influential policy and research body. Our services include telephone and online-chat based financial counselling, legal advice (including a dedicated Koori Helpline), legal representation, and capacity building through sector training. We have a proud history of success because of the model for reform we follow – that is to identify problems through our casework and the data we get from our frontline advice services and advocating for fair business practices and law reform.

On the land of the Traditional Owners across Victoria, our dedicated staff work collaboratively and deliver integrated services and projects. We have just over 50 employees and promote a diverse and inclusive culture which upholds our values of respect, fairness, reflection and courage. We strive to be an employer of choice and provide employee benefits which supports work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project & Policy Officer supports the effective delivery of projects, working as a team to ensure timelines and deliverables are met and all project partners and stakeholders are effectively consulted and informed.

Bringing their honed organisational skills, willingness and excitement to learn and grow into the role, and a commitment to improving outcomes for First Nations consumers in Victoria, the Projects & Policy Officer will form part of a small but highly effective team of First Nations professionals.

Also working alongside and with the support of the broader Policy and Campaigns team, the Projects and Policy Officer will collaborate and provide input into identifying, researching and developing reform solutions on issues that impact Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities.

More about the role is set out in the position description. This a full-time 2-year fixed term role (part time considered).

ABOUT YOU

This role is a First Nations identified role and would suit a recent graduate looking to gain meaningful experience in the Community Legal Centre sector and/or Public Policy space, a person with experience in social services and/or community support roles looking to steer their career into a new path, a person with strong business administration experience and a commitment to learning on the job and broadening their understanding of consumer issues.

If you don't meet the selection criteria set out in the position description and you are passionate about the role, contact us, you might still be the person we are looking for!

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible work location including hybrid work from home and office model
• Active social club
• Working within and supported by a tight-knit and impactful First Nations team across the organisation
• Option of compressed hours with one rostered day off per fortnight
• Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
• Up to $15,900 in salary

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Applicants are invited to reach out to Shelley Hartle, First Nations Projects and Policy Lead, via email [email protected] using the subject line: Projects & Policy Officer (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs if there are any questions regarding this role and/or the application process.

A position description is attached.