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Advocacy Advisor

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6844127

  • Temporary full time Position (Until 30 April 2026)
  • Competitive salary of between $96,414.06 and $104,911.21 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
  • Access to monthly RDOs
  • Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
  • Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities
  • Free parking at all Council offices
  • Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do

Join our Advocacy Communications and Engagement team as Advocacy Advisor, where you will play a key role in delivering Council's advocacy priorities through high-quality communications, digital content, and stakeholder engagement. This role is responsible for supporting Council's brand reputation, community engagement, and advocacy efforts across internal and external channels.

What a typical day will look like;

  • Researching and developing high-quality, evidence-based advocacy materials aligned with Council's priorities
  • Coordinating the production of advocacy publications in collaboration with graphic design and digital teams
  • Maintaining and updating advocacy content on Council's website
  • Supporting Council's advocacy and lobbying efforts ahead of the 2026 State Government election
  • Identifying opportunities to promote Council's advocacy priorities and highlight the importance of their delivery
  • Planning and coordinating reporting on advocacy activities, outcomes, and government commitments
  • Supporting the Manager to identify emerging policy issues and position Council to proactively influence policy and funding outcomes

What you will bring to the role;

  • Demonstrated experience in developing evidence-based advocacy materials including proven ability to research, analyse and synthesise complex information to produce fact sheets, briefing notes, position papers and other advocacy collateral for diverse audiences, including government stakeholders.
  • High-level written and verbal communication skills with excellent ability to write clear, persuasive and tailored communication materials across multiple channels, including reports, website content, strategic communications and ministerial briefs.
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills to support effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to design, deliver and evaluate advocacy strategies that influence outcomes, support organisational priorities and align with political and policy environments.
  • Proven experience working collaboratively across teams and with external partners to progress shared advocacy priorities.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple advocacy projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, coordinate publication workflows, and deliver high-quality outputs with attention to detail.
  • Ability to build internal capacity for advocacy including experience in supporting organisational understanding of advocacy priorities and aligning internal projects with strategic agendas.

Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game!

We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list;

  • Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support
  • Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees
  • Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further

Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development.

Want to know more?

Download the Position Description and contact Michele Purtle, Manager Advocacy Communications and Engagement, during business hours on 0459 159 351 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application.

Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Sunday 4 January 2026

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We hire talented and dedicated individuals for a wide range of positions who support the community, councillors, volunteers and each other.

Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

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·         Nillumbik Shire Council Enterprise Agreement

For information regarding casual employment opportunities at Nillumbik, please see ‘Other Opportunities’ or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click here

Please note: 

  • Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
  • Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via HRmail@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
  • Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.