Senior Policy Advisor

Job Title: Senior Policy Advisor

Location: Canberra Rape Crisis Centre

Reports to: Policy & Education Manager

Position Type: Full-time

Level: MEA Award Grade 6.3 ($110,000 annual, plus Super)

CRCC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, cultural background, veteran or disability status. Due to the nature of the role CRCC is seeking a female identifying person for this position.

The Organisation

The Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC) is a non-government, feminist organisation working to eliminate sexual violence against women, young people, children and men. Our Mission is to be an active, visible catalyst for social change through the provision of high-quality services within a feminist framework.

We provide confidential counselling and practical support for victim survivors of sexual violence and their families who have experienced any form of sexual assault, sexual harassment and childhood sexual abuse or ritual.

We arrange immediate crisis appointments and provide a 24-hour crisis callout service through the Forensic & Medical Sexual Assault Care (FAMSAC) and/or Sexual Assault & Child Abuse Team (SACAT) services.

Our Crisis phone support is available from 7am until 11pm, 7 days a week.

Job Summary:

The Senior Policy Advisor will be responsible for policy development, and implementing and managing educational initiatives that align with our mission and strategic goals. This role will involve policy analysis and development, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, the creation of educational content to support our community and responsibility for communications including website and social media.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for strategically targeting new grant and funding opportunities and ensuring funding applications match the culture and capacity of CRCC structure to deliver.

Supports the strategic policy direction and systems advocacy line of work with the Chief Executive Officer.

Supports the community education and awareness programs.

CRCC communications.

Keep up to date with current research in the field and ensure that where relevant, current data is cited in any educational activity or organisational resource

Monitor articles in the media about sexual assault and sexual violence and ensure that the Executive Officer is kept up to date with current issues

Policy specialist/researcher and responsible for policy development.

Management of grants, with experience in either government policy or community

learning and research functions.

Represents the Chief Executive Officer or the Policy and Education Manager at key events and forums when required.

Develop and deliver innovative community programs aimed at educating the community about sexual assault and violence.

Provide information, referral, education, training and advocacy.

Work collaboratively with stakeholders to share and exchange learning and training.

Plan, develop and facilitate education and training for a range of stakeholders on topics related to sexual assault and violence.

Oversee and assist with gaining funding for community projects, develop work plans based on funded community development projects and work within these plans.

Manage educational and training requests, including but not limited to - planning, developing, facilitating and organising presentations.

Key Selection Criteria

A strong commitment to feminist principles including a strong ethic of confidentiality and the ability to work within a human rights framework.

Experience in policy development and education development.

Demonstrated project management and implementation skills.

Demonstrated skills in team work and the capacity to contribute to the development of the service.

Demonstrated experience in delivery of training programs.

An ability to work positively in a team to promote and model collaborative and respectful staff and client relationships.

Computer literacy and an ability to keep good records and data.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Behavioural competencies in alignment with the CRCC Values

A demonstrated knowledge of cultural appropriateness and awareness

Ability to manage stress and to deal with complex situations

Willingness to work out of hours when required and to participate in the rostered activities of the organisation

A genuine commitment and interest in working in a community based feminist organisation.

Current driver’s licence

Valid WWVP card

Special conditions

This is a woman-only position under s 34 (1) of the Discrimination ACT (1991) and is a genuine occupational qualification for the position.

Child protection legislation requires that the preferred applicant will be required to undertake an employment screening including a Police check. Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) ACT (2011) legislation requires that the preferred applicant will be required to hold a current and valid “Working with Vulnerable People' registration as proof of suitable employment screening and background checks.

Qualification & Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Education, Political Science, Law, or a related field and/or;

Tertiary training in community development, social work, health, youth work, or community health or community services, sexual health, or similar area of policy and service delivery or equivalent experience in one of these fields is highly desirable. Previous experience in a similar position would be an advantage.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in policy analysis, education, advocacy, or a related area.

Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in public speaking and content development.

Proven ability to build relationships with stakeholders across different sectors.

Experience managing programs, budgets, and teams is a plus.

If you have any enquiries in relation to this position, please contact the CRCC Human Resources Manager via email on [email protected].

Applications close on 30 May 2025.