Head of Policy Research & Advocacy
Core
Lead national advocacy campaigns, policy research, and systems change initiatives for refugees, asylum seekers, and culturally diverse communities in Australia.
Role type
Senior leadership, policy strategy & advocacy
Builds
National advocacy campaigns, policy solutions, thought leadership reports, and public submissions
Domain
Social impact, public policy, migration, anti-racism
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Policy analysis, coalition building, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, public speaking, research commissioning
Preferred skills
Experience in Australian social policy landscape, navigating government processes, translating evidence into influence
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Design and deliver high-impact advocacy campaigns; build and mobilise coalitions across government, unions, and civil society; translate evidence into policy solutions and submissions; provide strategic advice to senior leaders; represent the organization in parliamentary inquiries and media; lead and develop a high-performing team (via careerplan.io/jobs/2b7af43a-fb1d-44ec-a52e-747e35380d95-head-of-policy-research-advocacy-at-ssi)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership