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Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement
Full-time
Permanent position
Based in Sydney, NSW
About us
Wesley Mission is a high-profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with some of the most disadvantaged people in our community through more than 200 services spanning homelessness, mental health, child and family services, aged care, counselling, employment, education and health.
Our vision is:
“A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters.”
About the role
Reporting to the General Manager, Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement, the Manager, Policy & Advocacy provides strategic leadership for Wesley Mission’s advocacy pillars and policy agenda.
This role stewards the organisation’s priority advocacy areas and policy agenda, ensuring evidence, lived experience and reform priorities are translated into clear, credible campaign strategies and policy reform agendas that support Wesley Mission’s broader advocacy strategy and service priorities.
The role works in close partnership with senior leaders across the organisation and provides strategic direction to ensure policy, campaigns, government relations and public engagement are aligned to drive systemic change.
It also line manages the Campaign Lead – Gambling Reform and plays a key role in strengthening sector partnerships and coalitions to amplify Wesley Mission’s influence.
About you
This role would suit a strategic, values-driven leader with:
- Demonstrated experience leading advocacy, policy or reform strategies in complex environments
- Strong understanding of public policy development and government decision-making
- The ability to translate service insights and lived experience into reform agendas
- Experience working with coalitions, alliances or sector partners
- High-level written communication skills, including submissions and executive advice
- People leadership experience, including coaching and strategic oversight
- A collaborative, enterprise-wide mindset
An ability to work within and advance a Christian, faith-based organisational context is essential.
Why join Wesley Mission?
You will play a pivotal role in shaping Wesley Mission’s prophetic voice, influencing systems that affect the people we serve, and strengthening the organisation’s ability to advocate for lasting change.
Other benefits
- Tax savings via salary packaging.
- Study leave and financial assistance through our educational assistance scheme for eligible employees.
- Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW.
- Blue Light Card membership offering discounts and rewards with retailers and services.
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including Manager Assist.
Apply now
For further information or to apply, please email joel.mackay@wesleymission.org.au using the subject line:
Manager, Policy & Advocacy
Closing date
18/02/2026
Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Code of Conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.
The successful applicant will be subject to relevant Pre-employment checks, including a valid Working with Children Check. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
