Senior Advocacy & Policy Lead

Office of the Public Guardian QLD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Public Guardian QLD in Brisbane seeks a Senior Advocacy Officer to contribute to policy and practice development, handling complex advocacy across child protection, disability support, mental health, forensic disability services and youth justice. The role provides support to frontline teams across CVA.

The position encompasses data analysis, policy review, and community engagement under CVA management, with a focus on improving service delivery and outcomes through collaboration

Qualifications

• C class drivers' licence is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• Working with Children Check clearance (Blue Card) is required; guidance provided by OPG if not held.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess complex and sensitive information to determine advocacy, referral or escalation options.
• Establish and maintain connections with regional care providers and government agencies (NDIA, Child Safety, Youth Justice, Queensland Health).
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure collaboration and engagement in client services.
• Review and update policies, procedures and reporting guidelines to improve outcomes.

Skills

Advocacy

Policy development

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Job description

Office of the Public Guardian QLD in Brisbane seeks a Senior Advocacy Officer to contribute to policy and practice development, handling complex advocacy across child protection, disability support, mental health, forensic disability services and youth justice. The role provides support to frontline teams across CVA.

The position encompasses data analysis, policy review, and community engagement under CVA management, with a focus on improving service delivery and outcomes through collaboration