Senior Policy Officer - Disability
At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Senior Policy Officer - Disability to join our dedicated team.
Location: Fitzroy
Job Type: Maximum Term Full-Time working 38 hours per week until 30 June 2027
Salary: $113,391.33 to $118,710.13 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation.
What we offer our employees
- Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
- Career development opportunities
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
About the role
The Senior Policy Officer - Disability helps shape the development of the disability policy, research and advocacy agenda across BSL. The role sits within a wider inclusion agenda and ensures disability and the experience of people with disability is embedded across all of BSL’s policy and research work.
- Lead the development of a collaborative disability focused policy agenda with RPA and Disability Services team staff
- Undertake research and analysis to inform policy and research outputs
- Contribute to broader policy development, influencing and advocacy activities within BSL, particularly as they relate to disability.
- Contribute to the identification and development of funding sources and partnership opportunities.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key policy and other relevant organisations and individuals to foster opportunities for advocacy and knowledge transfer
About Brotherhood of St Laurence
We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:
If this sounds like the right fit for you
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.
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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.
Your application must include:
- A tailored cover letter,
- A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
- A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.
Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.
Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria.
If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Matt Rose via matthew.rose@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Sunday, 26 April 2026 at 11:55 pm
We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
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