Director, Policy and Advocacy

Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Policy & Advocacy is primarily responsible for the development and design of policy reform to promote positive advancements and systemic change for Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities affected by the child protection and out of home care sector in NSW.

This position will provide strategic advice across a broad range of policy areas, and manage a wide array of policy, advocacy, campaign, and research initiatives to achieve change on priorities and solutions for the sector.

The Director, Policy and Advocacy role is a Sydney-based, full-time hybruf position, which allows working from home and at the Marrickville office.

For further information: Please contact Natalie Carrington (nataliec@bloomhr.com.au) or 0295595299.

To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).

Salary range: $110,000-120,000, not-for-profit salary packaging available, plus superannuation

Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au

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Community Engagement Officer, Strong Families Our Way, Closing the Gap

AbSec is seeking experienced Community Engagement Officers to join the Strong Families Our Way program across various locations in NSW. There are nine vacancies across NSW in the ‘Strong Families Our Way’ program, and one in the ‘Closing The Gap’ program.

The Community Engagement Officer supports, designs and facilitates community engagement activities and develops related materials relating to the Strong Families Our Way Program. The role has oversight in the delivery of sector and community engagement activities to increase AbSec’s presence and profile. The role also has the responsibility to report back on all community engagement and consultations to inform AbSec’s policy and systemic advocacy responses.

For further information: Please contact Natalie Carrington (nataliec@bloomhr.com.au) or 0295595299.

To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).

Salary range: SCHADS Level 4, Pay Point 2. Not-for-profit salary packaging available, plus superannuation

Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au 

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Download Position Description – Closing The Gap

Policy Officer (Closing the Gap) – Fixed term contract (6-8 months)

We are seeking a Policy Officer to join our Closing the Gap team, developing policies and driving reform across the NSW child and family welfare sector, with a particular focus on the design and delivery of policies pertaining to the Closing the Gap program.

The Policy Officer is responsible for supporting the Policy and Advocacy Team on a range of policy projects while representing the views of our members and the sector, to contribute towards better outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities.

The role will provide policy advice, and support research and strategies in consultation with stakeholders to develop policy, and drive reform to support the achievement of our AbSec’s outcomes. 

The Policy Officer (Closing the Gap) role is a fixed-term position for 6-8 months.

For further information: Please contact Natalie Carrington (nataliec@bloomhr.com.au) or 0295595299.

To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).

Salary range: SCHADS Level 4, Pay Point 1. Not-for-profit salary packaging available, plus superannuation

Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au 

Download Position Description 

Policy Officer (Closing the Gap) – Permanent Full Time

We are seeking a Policy Officer to join our Closing the Gap team, developing policies and driving reform across the NSW child and family welfare sector, with a particular focus on the design and delivery of policies pertaining to the Closing the Gap program.

The Policy Officer is responsible for supporting the Policy and Advocacy Team on a range of policy projects while representing the views of our members and the sector, to contribute towards better outcomes for Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities.

The role will provide policy advice, and support research and strategies in consultation with stakeholders to develop policy, and drive reform to support the achievement of our AbSec’s outcomes. 

The Policy Officer (Closing the Gap) role is a permanent full-time role.

For further information: Please contact Natalie Carrington (nataliec@bloomhr.com.au) or 0295595299.

To apply: Address the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Interested applicants are required to address the essential criteria demonstrating their experience against each point, submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and current resume (maximum 5 pages).

Salary range: SCHADS Level 4, Pay Point 1. Not-for-profit salary packaging available, plus superannuation

Email applications to: pc@absec.org.au 

Download Position Description 

Working with AbSec

AbSec staff form a small but hard-working and committed group. We look forward to welcoming new staff members as we grow in pursuit of our goals.

If you’re an Aboriginal person with experience in the child and family sector, and a passion for supporting our communities, this could be the perfect workplace for you.

We offer a number of benefits to our staff, including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Salary packaging allowing you to maximise your pre-tax income
• Standard 35-hour work week
• Additional annual leave to recognise NAIDOC Day and Sorry Day

Most AbSec staff are based in our office in Marrickville, in Sydney’s inner west. The office is easily accessible by train and bus, and there is car parking available in the area.

You should note a couple of things before applying to work with us:

• Successful applicants will be required to provide a current Police Check and a Working With Children Check before commencing employment with AbSec.
• Some roles at AbSec are Indigenous identified positions, meaning only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates may apply for them. This is a genuine employment criterion in compliance with State and Commonwealth law.
• When recruiting for non-identified positions, we may still give preference to Aboriginal applicants, for two reasons: these applicants are likely to bring unique cultural knowledge and proficiency to the role; and employing Aboriginal people helps to reduce the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.