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.
About the role
Bring your passion for volunteering and the community services sector to Volunteering WA.
As Manager Policy, Advocacy & 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 role 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.
Key responsibilities
- 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 and position 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 committee, network and grants program.
- Drive and manage the WA State of Volunteering Report.
- 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.
The details
- This is a Permanent Part-Time position (4 days/0.8 FTE)
- Plus 12% employer superannuation contribution
- Plus PBI salary packaging
- 5 weeks annual leave entitlement
Why work with us?
- Flexible and rewarding work environment – Enjoy a flexible workplace where wellbeing and work–life balance are genuinely valued, a centrally located East Perth office, and a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Attractive salary – Receive a competitive salary, 12% superannuation and salary packaging of up to $18,549 in additional tax-free pay each year.
- Additional benefits – Enjoy five weeks’ annual leave, including one week during our Christmas office close-down, plus birthday leave, professional development opportunities and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- Be part of a passionate team – Work alongside like-minded people committed to strengthening Western Australia’s volunteering sector.
- Volunteer – Receive up to one week of paid leave each year to support your volunteering, including an all-staff volunteering day.
About you
You will bring:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Significant experience in strategic policy and advocacy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and 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.
Special requirements
- This role will require regular travel within the Perth Metro area. 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
