At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead policy and advocacy initiatives to influence legal and justice sector outcomes.
- Company: Join the ACT Law Society, a respected member-based organisation.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career growth and impactful work in public policy.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with support from senior leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the legal profession while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Strong writing skills and experience in policy or advocacy roles.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
The ACT Law Society is seeking a Policy and Advocacy Manager to lead its policy, law reform and advocacy work, helping to influence legal and justice sector outcomes while supporting one of the ACT's most respected member-based organisations.
Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll be responsible for developing policy positions, preparing submissions and briefings, contributing to advocacy initiatives and building strong relationships across government, the legal profession and the broader justice sector. You’ll also provide leadership and support to a Research Officer while helping drive meaningful outcomes for members.
We’re looking for a strong writer first and foremost. Someone who can confidently prepare speeches, submissions, briefing papers, articles and stakeholder communications that are clear, persuasive and influential. You’ll be comfortable translating complex information into practical advice and compelling narratives for a range of audiences.
You may already be working in government, a peak body, advocacy organisation, parliament, legal practice or a policy-focused role. Equally, this could be the ideal next step for someone looking to broaden their impact and take on greater leadership responsibility. Strategic direction will be supported by senior leadership, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality policy and advocacy outcomes while continuing to grow your career.
To be successful, you’ll bring:
- Strong policy, advocacy or law reform experience
- Exceptional written communication and speech writing skills
- The ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent research, analysis and critical thinking capability
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative, flexible approach and genuine team mindset
- Experience managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes
This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation with a long history of championing the legal profession and contributing to important public policy conversations. If you’re someone who enjoys bringing together policy, advocacy and exceptional communication skills to create meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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