Policy Analyst

Raise Our Voice Australia is a non-partisan social enterprise mobilising young women and gender-diverse people to transform policy and politics.

Policy Analysts will work with the Head of Social Media to make policy and legislation accessible to young people, and draft policy submissions. In doing so, they support young women and gender-diverse people to mobilise and advocate for outcomes which will have a positive impact on their future.

We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, people who identify as First Nations, those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and persons with a disability.

A typical day might look like:

  • Researching public policies currently being considered or introduced at a local, state or federal level

  • Breaking down the policy into accessible, every day language, including any decision points for legislators and policy makers, and any actions which the community can take to drive outcomes

  • Working with the Head of Social Media and Heads of Community to communicate the policy, including on social media channels, on the website and in newsletters

  • Working with the Heads of Community to conduct and write policy submissions

What you will get out of it:

  • Experience working with passionate groups of people creating positive change

  • Experience developing and communicating policies

  • Membership of a community of passionate future leaders

  • Experience elevating the voices and ideas of young people to influence local, state and national policy thinking

What we are looking for:

  • Someone who is passionate about gender equity and/ or public decision making

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Previous experience understanding and analysing policies

  • Previous experience communicating policy to non-tertiary audiences desirable, but not a prerequisite 

  • Previous experience running consultations desirable, but not a prerequisite

The details

Time commitment: 3 hours a week | voluntary
Location: online, anywhere in Australia
Reports to: Deputy CEO
For questions: people@raiseourvoiceaustralia.com Applications close: 2 June, 2024

All applicants are required to acquire and maintain an active Working With Vulnerable Persons check (or state equivalent)