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Manager, Policy & Advocacy provides strategic leadership for Wesley Mission’s advocacy pillars and policy agenda. This role stewards the organisation’s priority advocacy areas and policy agenda, ensuring evidence, lived experience and reform priorities are translated into clear, credible campaign strategies and policy reform agendas that support Wesley Mission’s broader advocacy strategy and service priorities.
Job Responsibility:
Provides strategic leadership for Wesley Mission’s advocacy pillars and policy agenda
Stewards the organisation’s priority advocacy areas and policy agenda
Ensures evidence, lived experience and reform priorities are translated into clear, credible campaign strategies and policy reform agendas
Works in close partnership with senior leaders across the organisation
Provides strategic direction to ensure policy, campaigns, government relations and public engagement are aligned to drive systemic change
Line manages the Campaign Lead – Gambling Reform
Plays a key role in strengthening sector partnerships and coalitions to amplify Wesley Mission’s influence
Requirements:
Demonstrated experience leading advocacy, policy or reform strategies in complex environments
Strong understanding of public policy development and government decision-making
The ability to translate service insights and lived experience into reform agendas
Experience working with coalitions, alliances or sector partners
High-level written communication skills, including submissions and executive advice
People leadership experience, including coaching and strategic oversight
A collaborative, enterprise-wide mindset
An ability to work within and advance a Christian, faith-based organisational context is essential
What we offer:
Tax savings via salary packaging
Study leave and financial assistance through our educational assistance scheme for eligible employees
Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW
Blue Light Card membership offering discounts and rewards with retailers and services
Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including Manager Assist