Policy and Advocacy Officer

Vacancy No

VN109

Employment Type

Fixed Term - Part Time

Location City

Hobart

Vacancy Details Are you ready to make a difference in the community? Use your policy, research and advocacy skills to help shape change on issues affecting Tasmanians.

Anglicare Tasmania is seeking a fixed-term, part-time Policy and Advocacy Officer to join the Social Action and Research Centre (SARC) for 6 months working 2 or 3 days per week.

This position offers flexible working hours for the successful candidate.

Anglicare Tasmania is a non-profit organisation providing a wide range of community services to the people of Tasmania. We are part of the national Anglicare Australia network of organisations. Anglicare advocates for social justice and aids people in times of need. We provide programs relating to ageing and disability, health, housing, families, drug and alcohol treatment and support and more.

About the Role

You will contribute to research, policy development, advocacy and quality assurance work. The role focuses on developing effective, evidence-informed reports and submission to supporting advocacy activities.

About You

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse State and Federal policy developments.
• Analyse data to identify trends, service gaps and community need.
• Prepare research papers, submissions and reports.
• Undertake quality assurance of reports, policy documents and related outputs.
• Contribute to advocacy that influences public policy, practice and community understanding.
• Undertake consultation with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate qualification in social sciences (or related field), or equivalent experience.
• Experience in public policy development and advocacy.

What we offer you

• $56.43 to $58.92 hourly + salary packaging + super;
• professional development opportunities;
• a friendly and supportive work environment.

For further information about this position please contact

Ginny Toombs – Coordinator SARC, on 0458 508 578 or ***email_hidden*** during business hours

Monday - Thursday.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• provide a current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration (employment/volunteer category);
• present an unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable people type National Police Check (no older than 12 months);
• provide an International Police Check if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia after the age of 16;

On commencement the successful applicant will be required to undertake our structured Safeguarding Children Training program.

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This position is available for an immediate start and applications will be shortlisted and assessed upon receipt.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: SUNDAY, 20 th June 2026 at 6.00pm

If you are interested in joining our team, please click on the 'Apply’ link below to commence your application. You will be required to submit an up to date resume and cover letter which outlines your relevant skills for the role and addresses the demonstrated competencies.

For more information about our process, check out: https://www.anglicare-tas.org.au/working-with-anglicare/

PLEASE NOTE: Other vacancies that may arise in the near future may also be filled from this selection process.

About Anglicare Tasmania

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All applicants applying for positions with Anglicare Tasmania must undergo screening processes prior to a successful appointment. Anglicare Tasmania is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTIQ+ communities.

Anglicare Tasmania is committed to providing an inclusive and respectful work environment where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential.