Women’s Legal Service Victoria Hiring Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor – Earn AUD 125,298 + Super | Apply by 20 August 2026
Women’s Legal Service Victoria (Women’s Legal) is seeking an experienced Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor – Victorian Portfolio to lead strategic policy, law reform, and advocacy initiatives supporting women and non-binary people affected by family violence, discrimination, and systemic barriers.
This opportunity is based in Melbourne CBD, Australia, and offers a full-time or part-time ongoing position with a flexible hybrid working model.
About Women’s Legal Service Victoria
For more than 40 years, Women’s Legal Service Victoria has worked to advance gender equality, human rights, and access to justice. The organisation provides integrated legal services, advocacy, and community support for Victorian women and non-binary people experiencing family violence and disadvantage.
Through legal assistance, policy reform, research, and advocacy, Women’s Legal works to challenge harmful systems and promote safer, fairer outcomes for communities.
About the Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor Role
The Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor will lead policy development, law reform activities, and advocacy strategies across Victoria.
The role focuses on issues including:
- Family violence
- Child protection
- Victims’ rights
- Criminal law relating to family and sexual violence
- Gender equality and social justice
- Legal and systemic reform
The successful candidate will work with internal teams, government representatives, community organisations, and sector partners to influence meaningful policy change.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor will:
- Develop and deliver evidence-based policy and advocacy strategies.
- Research and analyse complex legal and policy issues.
- Prepare policy submissions, reform proposals, and advocacy materials.
- Monitor Victorian government, legislative, and political developments.
- Identify emerging policy risks and opportunities.
- Build relationships with government agencies and community stakeholders.
- Represent Women’s Legal in consultations, working groups, and advisory forums.
- Collaborate nationally to support broader advocacy priorities.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Women’s Legal is seeking a strategic and experienced policy professional with a strong commitment to gender equality and social justice.
Applicants should have:
- Experience developing policy, advocacy, or law reform initiatives.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively.
- Experience engaging with government, community organisations, and stakeholders.
- Understanding of government decision-making and law reform processes.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in sensitive environments.
- Commitment to intersectional feminist, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.
Qualifications and Experience
Successful candidates will ideally have:
- A tertiary qualification in law, public policy, social policy, social science, or a related discipline.
- More than 5 years’ experience in policy, advocacy, law reform, legal assistance, family violence, social justice, or public policy roles.
- Experience with advocacy campaigns, government relations, coalition advocacy, or public affairs.
- Experience using client data, lived experience evidence, or service information to influence policy outcomes.
Salary and Benefits
The successful candidate will receive:
- AUD 119,982 – 125,298 per year + superannuation
- Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits:
- Up to AUD 15,900 tax-free salary benefits annually
- Up to AUD 2,650 meals and entertainment benefits
- Five weeks annual leave
- Additional paid leave during the Christmas and New Year period
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid cultural, parental, reproductive health, and gender affirmation leave
- Employee wellbeing support and access to counselling services
Inclusive Workplace
Women’s Legal Service Victoria is committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and lived experience.
The organisation encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and non-binary people
- People with disabilities
- People with lived experience of family or sexual violence
- Migrant and refugee communities
- Culturally and racially marginalised communities
Women’s Legal Service Victoria operates under an Equal Opportunity Act exception and employs women and non-binary people only.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit:
- A current resume
- A cover letter explaining their suitability for the role
- Evidence of alignment with Women’s Legal values and intersectional feminist principles
Candidates will also be required to complete a national criminal history check before employment.
Job Details
Position: Senior Policy & Advocacy Advisor – Victorian Portfolio
Organisation: Women’s Legal Service Victoria
Location: Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE)
Salary: AUD 119,982–125,298 + super + NFP benefits
Sector: Advocacy, Legal & Human Rights, Policy Research, Women’s Services
Application Deadline: 20 August 2026
This role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced policy and advocacy professional who wants to contribute to law reform, protect human rights, and help create a more gender-equitable society.
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