Salary: $105,000 to $111,000, plus NFP Salary Sacrifice benefits Flexible/hybrid work arrangements Award Winning Culture ABOUT FARE The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for an Australia free from alcohol harms – where communities are healthy and well and where laws, policies and programs are fair, equitable and just. We work collaboratively with local communities, people with lived experience of alcohol harm, values-aligned organisations, health professionals, researchers and governments across the nation to raise community awareness of alcohol harms, advocate for policy change aimed at preventing alcohol-related harms and increase accountability of companies that fuel harm. FARE employees work flexibly from office hubs in Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as from other locations around Australia. ABOUT THE ROLE We are recruiting within our Prevention of Gendered Violence team. The team is responsible for researching and developing effective policies and strategies to support FARE to advocate for change to laws, policies and programs to prioritise the health and wellbeing of families and communities in Australia. The team's work focusses on the intersection between alcohol and gendered violence. The Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor will undertake policy analysis and development, advocacy strategy development, stakeholder engagement and submission writing. They will be able to work with a level of autonomy and bring a high degree of existing policy expertise in a relevant policy area. The advisor will develop high quality materials, and engage with a range of senior government, ministerial and peak body stakeholders. The role reports to the Prevention of Gendered Violence Director. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM Expertise in social or health policy, including knowledge of relevant legislation and government policies in subject area. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to many stakeholder settings. Experience drafting high quality written materials including policy positions, reports and submissions to government. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Professional experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, policy and advocacy strategy development. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in policy and advocacy, government relations, or stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and current approaches to evidence-based prevention and response highly desired. Experience in political or parliamentary work environments highly desired. Australian work rights are required for this position. BENEFITS INCLUDE: Access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program. Gifted leave over Christmas holiday shut-down. Great workplace culture: FARE has received Xref Engage's Best Workplace Award in 2024 and 2025, which recognises best workplaces who have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce APPLY: The position description, and further information about FARE can be accessed at fare.org.au/about/careers . Please note that ONLY applications submitted through the FARE website will be considered. To apply, please use the FARE website link to upload: details of your work history (CV/resume), a statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating how your skills and experience match the Position Description, and FARE's mission more generally, and contact details for two referees. FARE is committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or participation in this process, please let us know. Closing date: 12pm Monday 9 March 2026 (AEDT) Queries can be emailed to fare.org.au or by phone 02 5104 9. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
