If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working with diverse communities, we have an exciting opportunity for you. At Volunteering WA, we understand the importance of work-life balance. We offer a hybrid workplace with flexible working hours and five weeks’ annual leave.

Join us in our mission to empower people and communities to enrich Western Australia.

YOUR ROLE

Bring your passion for volunteering and the community services sector to Volunteering WA.

As Manager Policy & Research, you will make a difference by influencing State and Federal policy settings for volunteering, identifying emerging issues and trends, and undertaking government and stakeholder engagement.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Policy & Research Manager works to address Volunteering WA’s strategic priorities in consultation with our member organisations and the volunteering community.

We invite applications from candidates who want to be part of policy development that leads to real change. You’ll be a great communicator who can develop evidence-based policy that shapes the story of volunteering in Western Australia.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Provide high level policy advice and analysis to the CEO and other stakeholders.
• Develop policy positions to support our strategic priorities in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the CEO to develop an Advocacy plan and a Government Relations plan.
• Respond to inquiries and prepare discussion papers as they relate to the volunteering sector.
• Represent Volunteering WA and the volunteering sector on committees.
• Prepare Volunteering WA’s annual State Budget submission and other relevant submissions.
• Prepare pre-election priorities in consultation with members and stakeholders.
• Support the advocacy work of the CEO and other stakeholders.
• Represent Volunteering WA in the national policy group and provide input into national policy submissions.
• Support Volunteering WA’s research grants program and research network.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant partners and collaborators to facilitate strategic stakeholder engagement.
• Promote and contribute to activities, events, and services of Volunteering WA.
• Undertakes other relevant responsibilities as required.

ABOUT YOU

You have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and significant experience in strategic policy and advocacy.
• Demonstrated strategic stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, conceptual and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written skills with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• You are extremely organised with strong attention to detail.
• Energetic and highly motivated with the drive for continuous improvement.

Ideally you also have:

• Demonstrated understanding of the not-for-profit sector and volunteering issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant government policy and regulation.
• Experience working in or with government in relevant policy and advocacy roles.
• Strong research skills.
• Experience working in a membership association.
• Alignment with Volunteering WA’s values – we are inclusive, innovative and operate with integrity.

Importantly:

• This role may require occasional travel within metro and regional areas. A current and valid WA driver’s licence is therefore necessary.
• To ensure the safety of our community members, we require you to obtain a National Police Certificate. Volunteering WA will pay for this application.

WHAT WE OFFER

• $68,200 base salary for 0.7 FTE (equivalent to $97,400 for full-time), plus salary packaging of up to $18,549 in additional tax-free pay per year.
• Flexible working hours and a hybrid workplace.
• 11.5% superannuation.
• Five weeks’ annual leave (including one week during office close-down over Christmas).
• Continued learning and development opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service.
• Two days of volunteer leave per year.
• Regular social and volunteering activities.

ABOUT US

Volunteering WA is the peak body for volunteering in WA. We work with community, government, corporate, and education organisations to build the capacity of volunteer-involving organisations and support volunteering.

We proudly represent thousands of organisations, teaming up with almost 800 member organisations and over 1.5 million volunteers throughout WA.

Our team is committed to making a difference while having fun.

APPLY NOW

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

• Write a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria and why you are suitable for the role.
• Include your resumé.