- Fixed term contract to 30 June 2027
- Part time, 3-4 days per week
- Sydney based
The Justice and Equity Centre (JEC) is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality.
We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:
- Wellbeing is actively promoted and flexibility is supported
- We are committed to the professional development of our staff
- Advantageous salary packaging options are available
The JEC’s Homeless Persons’ Legal Service (HPLS) consumer advisory committee, StreetCare, brings together people with lived experience of homelessness and empowers them to initiate, inform and influence positive change.
Reporting to the Project Manager, the StreetCare Project Officer assists in the coordination the StreetCare group and supports members to be effective advocates.
Additionally, you will:
- organise StreetCare meetings including arranging attendance of members, preparing agendas, meeting papers and minutes;
- maintain regular contact with members, and assisting with referrals to support services;
- attend conferences and public forums and contribute to the knowledge and understanding of homelessness; and
- contribute to the JEC’s systemic advocacy through assisting with drafting submissions, reports, articles and media releases.
You are someone with well-developed interpersonal skills, and the capacity to develop relationships and networks to engage and build rapport. You will also have:
- good organisational skills, including capacity to achieve outcomes individually and in a team environment;
- demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people who have lived experience of homelessness;
- understanding of government, law reform and policy making processes; and
- capacity to contribute to submissions, reports and policy papers on issues relevant to StreetCare’s work.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
This role is about empowering StreetCare members to lead, influence, and shape the systems that affect their lives. If you’re passionate about supporting and amplifying the voices of people with lived experience of homelessness, and committed to co-creating pathways for meaningful change please submit your resume, a cover letter, and responses to the knowledge, skills, and experience criteria outlined in the position description.
Inquiries should be directed to Charmaine Jones, Project Manager, StreetCare, via [email protected].
Please send your application to [email protected], including ‘Project Officer, StreetCare’ in the subject field. Please note there is no application close date, and we invite you to apply as soon as possible.