Policy Development Advisor

Shape policy, Strengthen communities, Drive change for migrant and refugee women.

Status:	Ongoing
No. of Vacancy:	1
Hours	Full Time
Location:	East Melbourne/Hybrid
Grade	SCHADS Level 6 + super + salary packaging

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

inTouch is at the forefront of providing integrated and culturally responsive services to women from migrant and refugee communities experiencing family violence. For over 40 years, we’ve championed the cause of our clients, helping more than 30,000 women, children and families to thrive despite the challenges they’ve faced. Our approach is unique and effective, thanks to our in Language, inCulture delivery model and our team’s profound and personal understanding of cultural sensitivities and the migration journey.

inTouch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Policy Development Advisor supports the delivery of policy, advocacy, and capacity-building projects that align with inTouch’s strategic priorities. The role contributes to project design, research, consultation, implementation, and evaluation activities under the guidance of senior staff.

The position works collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including service providers and multicultural community groups, to support improved outcomes for migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of policy and advocacy position, including research, briefings, and submissions, in line with organisational positions and guidance.
• Contribute to the preparation of grant and tender documentation to support funding opportunities, under the direction of Executive Manager Practice and Sector Development
• Support development and design and delivery of capacity-building projects and activities for multicultural communities and service providers.
• Support project monitoring and evaluation activities, including data collection, analysis, and contribution to evaluation reports.
• Provide ongoing support for program design activities, including stakeholder consultation and coordination.
• Support delivery of project activities such as Communities of Practice (CoP), workshops, and forums, as required.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with inTouch policies, procedures, and relevant legislation, including WHS obligations.
• Participate in team meetings and undertake other duties consistent with skills, experience, and role requirements, as directed by Executive Manager Practice and Sector Development from time to time

ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

To be successful in the role you will have;

Essential Criteria

• Minimum three years’ experience working with migrant and refugee communities.
• Relevant qualifications in Community Development/ Community Services/ Social Work or related field
• Demonstrated experience in developing policy and advocacy positions including with partner agencies
• Demonstrated experience supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects, including research, reporting, and coordination tasks.
• Understanding of intersectional feminist practice and the gendered nature of family violence

Desirable

• Experience working within the specialist family violence sector in Australia.
• Experience supporting work with victim-survivors of family violence, particularly migrant and refugee communities.

HOW TO APPLY

All position-related inquiries should be directed to hr@intouch.org.au

To apply, please click the link below and submit:

https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/intouch/policy-development-advisor?keywords=inTouch%2C%20Multicultural%20Centre%20against%20Family%20Violence

• A complete, current resume outlining your previous roles, responsibilities, and achievements.
• A brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Applications close: 17 February 2026*

*Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and inTouch reserves the right to close the position prior to the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to undergo a National Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

In accordance with our Equal Opportunity Exemption (H326/2023), this position is open to applicants who identify as female only.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check (including an international police check if resided continuously in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the last ten years), Working with Children Check, Reference checks, proof of eligibility to work in Australia and qualification checks.