Advocacy Coordinator
Job No:
SHM1152
Location:
St. Kilda
Your future workplace
Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.
Your new role
The Advocacy Coordinator role will play a pivotal role in driving SHM’s advocacy agenda and in building organisational advocacy capability. Reporting to Head of Communication, Marketing & Advocacy the role will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to influence government policies, sector practise and community attitudes as outlined in Strategy 2030. The purpose of this position is to enable SHM to influence fairer and more inclusive service systems.
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Your day-to-day
- Lead the development and delivery of SHM’s advocacy strategy in alignment with Strategy 2030.
- Monitor and analyse policy developments, producing briefs and submissions on key issues.
- Build strong relationships with government, sector partners, and peak bodies to advance SHM’s advocacy goals.
- Develop public campaigns and events that influence community attitudes and raise awareness.
- Embed lived experience and cross-organisational collaboration into all advocacy activities.
We're looking for
- Is a systems thinker with a strong understanding of the social determinants of inequity and the structures that perpetuate them.
- Has demonstrated experience developing and delivering advocacy campaigns in complex political environments.
- Brings well-developed networks and expertise in government relations, communications, or public policy.
- Excels at managing multiple projects with strong planning, attention to detail, and adaptability.
- Communicates effectively and collaborates with diverse stakeholders, with a strong alignment to SHM’s values.
You can look forward to
- A full-time role, with flexible working arrangements available (including working from home days)
- Hourly rate of $50.76 - $53.06 + superannuation (dependent on experience & qualifications)
- Professional and career development opportunities, including participation in organisation-wide initiatives like the Rainbow Collective and Culture Champions.
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 p.a pre-tax.
- Generous leave entitlements, 17% annual leave loading, gifted leave over holiday period, wellbeing leave & more.
- A supportive work environment including: 1 on 1 regular line supervision, Psychological First Aid and EAP available.
- Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
Come and work with us
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For more information about the role, Contact: Head of Communication, Marketing & Advocacy, Holly Cooper hcooper@sacredheartmission.org
Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 11th August 2025
*Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.
