Job Details Not For Profit Other Sydney or Melbourne Permanent / Full Time Date Posted: 13/11/2024 About Us Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is an innovative social impact organisation operating across Australia. We use our broad outlook, transformational thinking, and trusted voice to lead the charge against inequality in Australia. Created over 20 years ago, we find innovative solutions to entrenched social problems and speed up the rate of positive change. Our Policy & Advocacy (P&A) team supports the organisation to achieve its mission by using evidence and insights to advocate for system-level policy change to reduce disadvantage. The Role Reporting directly to the Director, Policy & Advocacy, the Associate Director, Government Relations leads the development and implementation of SVA's government relations strategy, helping to build SVA's profile and reputation as a leading social impact organisation and trusted partner to Government. Key responsibilities include: Developing SVA's advocacy positions in the national debate. Fostering relationships with decision makers and stakeholders across multiple social policy areas. Strengthening government relations literacy within the team and the wider organisation. Your Benefits Work in a business with a track record of driving meaningful social change. Be part of a team known for living by our values to put people at the centre. Flexible and hybrid work model tailored to your needs. Prioritised personal wellbeing and development, including an additional week's leave after two continuous years with SVA. Who You Are You bring proven experience in policy, advocacy, or campaign development, with experience supporting people experiencing disadvantage being an advantage. Your deep knowledge of Australia's policy settings and ability to build sustainable relationships are key to your success. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of colour. We welcome unique contributions and perspectives to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities we work with. If you have the experience and skills we are looking for and are excited to join our team, please submit your CV (max 2 pages) and a statement (max 1 page) addressing the person requirements by 11.59pm AEST 1 December 2024. Please note we will consider and progress applications as they are received and therefore encourage you to apply at your earliest opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr