Role Context

Shelter NSW has been operating since 1975 as the state’s peak housing policy and advocacy body. Our vision is “A secure home for all”. We pursue our vision through critical engagement with policy and practice and thought leadership. We provide systemic advocacy and advice on policy, planning and legislation for the whole NSW housing system to resolve housing inequality and we seek to ensure that the voices of housing consumers are included in our policy responses and review. Our approach involves engaging, collaborating and connecting with Government, the private and not for profit sectors, stakeholders and consumers. Our research centres on the causes of inequity and injustice in the housing system and we advocate solutions that aim to make the housing system work towards delivering a fairer housing system for all.

Shelter NSW is independent, non-partisan and does not represent any particular industry or sector. We are part of a national network of Shelter organisations. A national body, National Shelter brings together all the state and territory organisations as members.

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Commitment to the vision and values of Shelter NSW
• Skills in stakeholder consultation and managing contrasting views.
• Demonstrated capacity to consult, influence and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• An understanding and or experience in the housing policy space.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Capacity to effectively work as part of a small team.
• Tertiary qualifications in social work, social sciences, geography, economics, or a planning-related discipline.

Please view the position description attached for a thorough outline of the role.