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About the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC)Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) is the peak body and leading advocate representing school-aged students in Victoria. We were created by students to be a voice for all primary and secondary school students at the highest levels of decision making in Victorian education. Our vision is an education system that is student-led, student driven and student-focused.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a student-led organisation thats making a real difference through advocating for lasting, systemic change in the Victorian education system. VicSRC works closely with students, educators, and government stakeholders to improve the education system for all students by advocating for the adoption of student voice practice in schools and across government, as well as undertaking consultative research and delivering programs to students and educators.About the roleThe Policy and Advocacy Manager is a key leadership role at VicSRC, working directly with our Student Executive Advisory Committee to support and elevate student-led advocacy across Victoria. Youll co-design our annual flagship event, Congress, and lead the development of policy positions, campaigns and research that amplify student voice in education.This role also oversees VicSRCs communications strategy to ensure strong, student-led messaging across all platforms. Working closely with the CEO, youll help drive VicSRCs public influence and impact.About youOur ideal candidate has a passion for supporting students to be actively involved in education decision making. You have experience co-designing projects and events with young people, and you enjoy mentoring and coaching students to reach their full potential.You have extensive experience in research and developing and implementing evidence-based policy platforms and advocacy campaigns in partnership with young people. You have a good understanding of political engagement, and a passion for driving systemic change.You are energetic, adaptable, and can work autonomously as well as collaboratively with a close-knit team. You are exceptionally organised and have demonstrated skills in managing multiple projects with competing demands. You thrive in a dynamic workplace and are great at making connections and building partnerships with diverse stakeholders.Understanding of the Victorian school system and a commitment to student voice, agency and participation is essential to be successful in this role.You will enjoy:A flexible, disability friendly, family friendly and wellbeing focused work culture.A small, dynamic, and professional team environment.Opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.One additional day of Birthday leave per year plus gifted leave between Christmas and New Years (dates confirmed in advance each year).A vibrant, art-filled, dog-friendly office alongside other for-purpose organisations.Key Selection CriteriaRelevant tertiary qualification such as public policy, communications, advocacy or education.Experience working with young people utilising a strengths-based, co-design framework.Proven skills in policy research and analysis, including the ability to contribute to policy debates in accordance with VicSRCs values.Demonstrated understanding of advocacy strategies and campaigns.A demonstrated high-level ability in verbal and written communication, including the ability to develop partnerships with diverse stakeholders.Demonstrated experience in event and/or project management with highly developed organisational skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks efficiently.An understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting a diverse range of young people in relation to education.Understanding of and commitment to student voice, agency, and participation, specifically the ability to engage young people in an empowering and safe way.An ability and willingness to travel throughout Victoria and occasionally work outside ordinary business hours.Experience working in the Victorian education sector, or state or federal government department, would be advantageous.VicSRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with diverse lived experiences are encouraged to apply for this position.Employment conditionsVicSRC promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people, including those with a disability, those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and those from refugee or migrant backgrounds. We take child protection very seriously. All employees are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards, including rigorous background, identity and reference checks. The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and Police Check (costs reimbursed) and must agree to adhere to our child safe policy and employee code of conduct.Applications close on the advertised closing date, with interviews to be held in the first two weeks of July. Interviews can be held in-person at VicSRCs office or online via Zoom, depending on preference of candidate and panellists.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Julia Baron, Chief Executive Officer, at julia@vicsrc.org.au using the subject line: Policy and Advocacy Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0411 679 050.Remote / Work from Home$106,340.92 - $111,092.80 per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr