Policy Officer – Public Interest Advocacy Centre – Sydney NSW

The Policy and Advocacy team is responsible for leading PIAC’s work on a range of specific strategic policy priorities, as well as supporting the broader policy, advocacy and government relations activities of the organisation. This role will contribute particularly to the policy work of the Homeless Persons’ Legal Service, to advocate for reform to tackle homelessness. This includes working closely with StreetCare, a committee of people with lived experience of homelessness, supported by PIAC to be effective advocates for change. Reporting to the Director, Policy and Advocacy, you will work with staff across PIAC to respond to systemic policy issues, provide policy support to projects that integrate legal, advocacy and communication strategies and support effective government and stakeholder engagement. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with a disability are encouraged to apply for this position.