Senior Policy and Partnership Officer - SCA (Strengthening Communities Alliance) New exciting and dynamic role. Part-time (3 days per week) with flexible hours and days. Semi-remote work accepted, occasional on-site presence at Uniting's Sydney CBD office.
About Us: Uniting's purpose is to inspire, enliven, and confront injustice, guided by our values. We provide diverse services and advocate for social justice, diversity, and inclusion.
About the Strengthening Community Alliance: A network of likeminded organisations, dedicated to fostering positive social change through place-based work. Our goal is to catalyse transformational change in systems to enable community-led and place-based work to thrive.
About the Role: You'll play a pivotal role in driving the work and ambition of the Alliance by providing crucial coordination, strategic advice, and support to the Alliance's leadership group.
Your responsibilities include coordinating the work plan of the Alliance, fostering and nurturing relationships to build its influence, monitoring policy trends and developing position papers and submissions on behalf of the group.
Your skills in writing and synthesising information are essential, plus excellent stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Key Accountabilities: Maintain and grow stakeholder relationships and database.Drive the Alliance strategy by translating strategy into action.Provide strategic advice and contribute to the analysis of complex research, policy and advocacy issues specific to the Alliance's work.Develop funding proposals.Coordinate meetings and activitiesKey Capabilities: Understanding and passion for place-based changeAnalytical social policy skillsExcellent communication skillsStrong organisational abilitiesProven stakeholder managementAbility to translate strategy into action.Qualifications: Tertiary/Bachelor qualification in relevant field.Desirable: Experience in writing funding proposals and collaborating in non-traditional organisational structures.
PD Senior Policy and Partnership Officer.docx What we can offer you: Opportunity for Impact: At Uniting, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and communities. Your work will contribute to positive social change and create lasting impact.Supportive Environment: We foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated, and individuals are empowered to reach their full potential. You will be surrounded by passionate and dedicated colleagues who share a common goal.Professional Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our employees. You will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and further your career.Competitive Benefits: We offer a competitive salary package, including salary packaging options.Range of additional benefits to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance including Fitness Passport and purchase of additional annual leave.How to Apply: If you are a passionate and adaptable individual with strong communication skills and a desire to make a positive impact,we would love to hear from you. Please attach your CV and a brief cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you would like to work with Uniting and the Strengthening Communities Alliance.
Applications are reviewed upon receipt, please apply today!
For all enquiries, please email Louise Massie via email at ****** We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks, including a National Police Check and Reference Checks.
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