Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser

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Women's Legal Service Victoria (Women's Legal) is a specialist, trauma-informed organisation providing free legal services to women and non-binary people affected by family violence, discrimination and relationship breakdown.
  
Its vision is for women and non-binary people to live free from violence and discrimination in a gender-equitable society. Through legal services, social work, financial counselling, education, advocacy and law reform, Women's Legal works to improve safety, rights and economic security.
  
Reporting to the Director, Policy, Advocacy and Communications, the Senior Policy and Advocacy Adviser will play a key role in shaping Women's Legal's Victorian policy and advocacy agenda. Drawing on frontline experience, stakeholder relationships and emerging sector intelligence, you will identify opportunities for reform, influence decision-makers and help drive systemic change for women and non-binary people.
  
You will monitor legislative developments, prepare submissions and briefings, build advocacy strategies and represent Women's Legal across consultations, working groups and stakeholder forums across the Victorian jurisdiction. Working closely with government and sector stakeholders, you'll help shape reforms that improve outcomes for women and non-binary people.
  
About YOU​
  
You are a strategic policy, advocacy or law reform professional who is motivated by social justice and systems change. You enjoy working in dynamic environments, building relationships and bringing together information, insights and perspectives to influence meaningful reform.
  
  
You will bring:

• Extensive experience delivering policy, advocacy or law reform initiatives
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Excellent research, analytical and written communication skills
• The ability to identify emerging issues, connect insights and influence outcomes
• Sound judgement and confidence working in complex and politically sensitive environments
• A collaborative and growth-oriented mindset, with a genuine commitment to learning and continuous improvement
• Understanding of government, parliamentary and law reform processes
• Commitment to intersectional feminist, trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice
• Relevant qualifications in law, public policy, social policy, social sciences or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

Women's Legal Service Victoria is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. Applications are strongly encouraged from women and non-binary people of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
  
Women's Legal relies on an exemption under the Equal Opportunity Act to employ women and non-binary people only.
  
APPLY NOW if you are passionate about driving law reform and advancing gender equity.
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Gembridge is proud to partner with Women’s Legal Service Victoria. ​
  
For a confidential discussion, contact Jenni D’Orival or Dawn Patrick at Gembridge on 1300 313 413 or apply@gembridge.com.au.