Disability Policy Advocate & Systems Change

People With Disability Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award rates (SCHADS)

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Fringe Benefits Tax benefits

Job summary

People With Disability Australia in Surry Hills NSW is seeking a dedicated Policy Officer for a full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract. The role focuses on policy analysis, development, and systemic advocacy to advance rights for people with disability.

Responsibilities include policy guidance across NSW, national and international levels, and collaboration with advocacy teams to address priority issues and reforms. Bachelor-level qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Science, Law, or related discipline.
• Commitment to the rights and interests of people with disability, and demonstrated capability in policy analysis, development, and systemic advocacy.
• Experience in supporting and contributing to projects.
• Demonstrated capability in policy analysis, development, and systemic advocacy.
• Demonstrated strategic, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including experience writing submissions and reports.
• Support with fundraising and/or grant seeking.

Responsibilities

• Policy Analysis and Development
• Projects and Teamwork
• Systemic Advocacy, Representation and Government Relations
• Media and Communications
• Income Generation

Skills

Policy analysis

Policy development

Project support

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Law, or related discipline

Job description

People With Disability Australia in Surry Hills NSW is seeking a dedicated Policy Officer for a full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract. The role focuses on policy analysis, development, and systemic advocacy to advance rights for people with disability.

Responsibilities include policy guidance across NSW, national and international levels, and collaboration with advocacy teams to address priority issues and reforms. Bachelor-level qualifications are required.