About the Advocacy Lead Role

Reporting to the CEO, the Advocacy Lead will be responsible for supporting development, and managing implementation of SRWA advocacy strategies, developing responsive advocacy positions and guidance. This will include coordination and development of policy, communications, community organising, and government relations. It is anticipated that this role will have diverse areas of experience in advocacy and campaigning, and highly specialised expertise in at least one area. This role includes line management of two other supporting positions, including a Communications Officer.

Social Reinvestment WA (SRWA)

Social Reinvestment WA is a member based peak not for profit organisation, led by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander majority Board. We work for systemic reform of the justice systems, and aim to end the over- criminalisation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Western Australia’s justice and legal systems; and to create a fair, humane, and more truly just Western Australia for all people.

We seek to create safer communities, support healthier families, and implement smarter justice approaches through:

• Advocacy, communications, and education
• Community capacity building and development
• Creation of collaboration and consensus building mechanisms
• Development of evidence-based policy, research, and smart solutions
• Building and maintaining a strong movement for effective change

Our team is close-knit, dynamic, supportive, and values driven. We offer flexible working conditions, with opportunities for development and new experiences in a team-work oriented environment. We are a diverse workplace, which strives to be culturally safe and welcoming to people of all backgrounds.

A position description is attached.