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Public Affairs Advisor - UnitingCare Australia

Searchlight Group
  • One of Australia’s leading and influential peak bodies
  • Policy and advocacy
  • Canberra-based

UnitingCare Australia is an agency of the National Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia. It is the national body for the Uniting Church’s community services across Australia. With over 1,600 sites, the network employs 50,000 staff and is supported by the work of over 30,000 volunteers. The UnitingCare Australia vision is that all people can thrive in a healed and reconciled world and their purpose is to give voice to the Uniting Church’s commitment to social justice through advocacy and by strengthening community service provision. UnitingCare Australia advocates for policies and programs that will improve people’s quality of life, speaking with and on behalf of those who are the most vulnerable and disadvantaged, for the common good.

Reporting to the Director, Communications & Public Affairs, and as a key member of a tight-knit, committed team this role will contribute to the advancement of UnitingCare Australia’s strategic priorities through stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and integrated public affairs.

The Public Affairs Advisor will lead and steward the development and fostering of strategic relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers, supporting UnitingCare Australia’s advocacy at a national level. This position will be key to maintaining effective relations with government, Ministerial and parliamentary stakeholders, working to both identify opportunities to influence policy as well ensure the voice of UnitingCare Australia is represented.

To be successful in this role, you will have a thorough understanding of the machinery of government, political acuity and bring extensive knowledge in public policy and/or community services. You will have tertiary qualifications in journalism, communications, public policy, political science or a related discipline; and ideally experience gained in a political environment (department, parliamentary or electorate office) or consulting firm in a relevant field. You will have the ability to work under pressure, to take personal responsibility for prioritising and be able to manage a workload under limited supervision. You will be expert at engaging with a range of influential stakeholders and be a compelling communicator. You will have a preparedness to work within the polity and ethos of the Uniting Church in Australia and a strong commitment to social justice.

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For a confidential discussion contact: 

Michael Holdway, Searchlight Group on (03) 9600 1137 / 0400 006 513 / [email protected] 

Or 

Niky Ablethorpe, Searchlight Group on (03) 9600 1137 / 0422469202 / [email protected], using the subject line: Public Affairs Advisor - UnitingCare Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs

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