Senior Advisor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Prevention

About Our Watch

Our Watch is a national leader of primary prevention of violence against women and their children. Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence. Our role is to stop violence before it starts. We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise. We encourage applicants to visit our website and learn about the essential actions needed to prevent violence against women. https://www.ourwatch.org.au/. To follow the ongoing conversation about preventing family violence against women please like our Facebook, Instagram, twitter or LinkedIn pages.

About the role

• Hybrid and remote working arrangements available
• Full time (part time options considered)
• 12-month contract (with potential for renewal)
• $102,303 – $107,362 + 14% super + 17.5% annual leave loading
• $5000 allowance + additional 12 days leave

Working within the Government Relations, Policy and Evidence Directorate, the Senior Advisor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Prevention works to contribute to policy work, aiming to drive nationwide change to prevent violence against women, with a strong focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children. Monitor the policy landscape and emerging debates, and identify and respond to opportunities for Our Watch to engage in public policy processes. Identify, establish, maintain and support stakeholder relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and organisations nationally, and synthesis and analyse information and evidence to develop expert policy analysis and advice.

This role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

About you

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual, with tertiary qualifications in social or political science, public policy, law, gender studies, or other area of relevance (or equivalent experience). You have a deep understanding of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and children and the key drivers of this. You will have strong stakeholder relationship skills, with a demonstrated ability to work and collaborate with a diverse range of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and non-Aboriginal stakeholders. And a strong understanding of the current policy and political landscape related to primary prevention.

Why work for us

Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. Our Watch was recently recognised at the 2023 Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program and receiving an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector. Our Watch has also recently been announced as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. For the full list of our award winning employee benefits, please view the 'Work with us' page on our website https://www.ourwatch.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/

A few of our unique award winning benefits include:

• Commitment to work life balance for staff, including flexible hours/ ways of working and 5 additional personal leave days per year.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave
• Cultural remuneration package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

How to apply

To apply, please click on the apply now button and upload your current resume and cover letter for consideration. Providing a direct response to the key selection criteria is optional, however please ensure you demonstrate in your written application that your capabilities fulfill the requirements of this position.

Hybrid, remote and work from home options considered within Australia. To view the position description, please copy and paste this URL into a new web browser: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0i695ffja0r389kejpj7v/PD-Senior-Advisor-Aboriginal-and-Torres-Strait-Islander-Prevention.pdf?rlkey=xiniwtz6fcpzhvxod2xarwic6&st=avbh8aue&dl=0

Our Watch is committed to diversity, we value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Our Watch is proud to offer Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander staff an additional remuneration package in recognition of the cultural knowledge they carry and ongoing impacts of colonisation.

We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process, if you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us.

Applications close Thursday 21 August 5:00pm however applications will be assessed as received.