- Hybrid role with 2 days a week in our Richmond office, with a 0.8 FTE workload.
- 5 weeks of annual leave, salary packaging benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Employee Assistance Program for team members and their family.
About Us
At CBM Australia, our mission is to end the cycle of poverty and disability.
As Australia’s only international development organisation focused on disability inclusion, our work improves the quality of life of people with disabilities living in the world’s poorest communities.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Policy and Advocacy Advisor in a part-time capacity (FTE 0.8), to advance CBM Australia’s advocacy agenda by leading policy development, supporting government relations, and delivering evidence-based advocacy initiatives.
Founded on Christian values, CBM enables compassionate Australians to be part of creating lasting positive change in our world. Join us and make a meaningful difference.
The successful applicant will:
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Lead development of evidence-based policy positions aligned with CBM strategy
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Design and implement advocacy strategies and campaigns
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Represent CBM Australia in sector coalitions and forums
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Strengthen relationships with government officials and parliamentarians
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Prepare high-quality briefing materials for senior leadership
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Track Federal Government legislative and policy cycles
To be considered for this role, you will have:
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Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in public policy, international development, social sciences or a related field
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in policy development and advocacy
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Strong understanding of Australian political systems and international development policy
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated ability to build and maintain influential stakeholder relationships
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Commitment to disability inclusion and human rights principles
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Familiarity with rights-based international development approaches
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Experience engaging with DFAT, ACFID and sector coalitions
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Alignment and comfort with being part of a faith-based organisation
What we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements
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Purpose-driven and inclusive workplace culture
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Opportunity to contribute to global disability rights
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
To Apply
If you meet the above criteria, please submit your resume via Seek.
Applications will be considered from early April 2026. CBM Australia is committed to workplace equity and diversity and encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with lived experience of disability.
Please contact peopleandculture@cbm.org.au using the subject line: Policy Advisor enquiry for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
We ensure that any information provided to the contact is private and confidential, will only be used to provide accommodations and will in no way determine the outcome of an application.
CBM Australia is committed to the safety and best interest of all children accessing CBM supported services and programs and workplace. Preferred candidates are advised that they will be required to sign the CBM Child Safeguarding Standard, and we reserve the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures prior to employment being confirmed.