Job Description:
The Advocacy Manager Coordinator in Perth’s nonprofit landscape plays a key operational and support role within the broader advocacy function. This position is responsible for coordinating day-to-day advocacy activities, tracking policy developments, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting the execution of advocacy strategies and campaigns. Acting as a liaison between community voices and organisational leadership, the coordinator ensures that advocacy initiatives are well-organised, inclusive, and data-informed.
The coordinator supports the implementation of advocacy plans by managing logistics, timelines, and communication across internal departments and external partners. This involves scheduling meetings with policymakers, organising public forums or campaign events, developing briefing notes, and ensuring that all materials align with the organisation’s key messages. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
In addition to administrative support, the coordinator monitors political developments, policy announcements, and government consultations relevant to the organisation’s areas of focus. They collect and summarise information, helping to prepare timely responses and submissions. The coordinator also works closely with the communications team to draft public-facing advocacy content, including social media posts, newsletters, and campaign updates.
Community engagement is central to this role. The coordinator helps organise consultations, roundtables, and listening sessions that ensure the perspectives of affected populations are included in policy recommendations. They may also be responsible for following up with advocacy partners, coordinating feedback loops, and supporting relationship-building with community groups and stakeholders.
In Perth’s nonprofit environment—where grassroots voices are often underrepresented—the Advocacy Manager Coordinator plays a vital role in connecting policy goals with real-world needs. By managing advocacy efforts with precision and purpose, this role strengthens the organisation’s ability to drive evidence-based, inclusive, and community-led change on key social and policy issues.
Job Requirement:
The ideal candidate for the Advocacy Manager Coordinator position must bring strong coordination and project management skills, with the ability to maintain oversight of multiple advocacy activities simultaneously. They should be comfortable managing logistical components, tracking deliverables, and ensuring that advocacy timelines and stakeholder communications are well-maintained and effectively aligned with broader campaign goals.
Excellent organisational skills are essential. The coordinator must oversee the scheduling of meetings, preparation of briefing documents, and planning of advocacy events such as roundtables, consultations, or public demonstrations. Attention to deadlines, document accuracy, and data consistency is vital, especially when supporting submissions to government agencies or drafting formal correspondence to officials.
Effective written and verbal communication is critical. The coordinator should be able to write succinct summaries, prepare internal reports, and contribute to the development of campaign materials. The ability to present information in an engaging and accessible manner is especially important when communicating complex policy issues to community audiences or public supporters.
The role requires familiarity with policy processes and current political contexts. The coordinator should stay updated on legislative changes, public consultations, and political announcements, particularly those affecting the nonprofit’s area of work. They must be able to identify advocacy opportunities, flag emerging issues, and support rapid response efforts when needed.
Above all, the candidate must demonstrate a commitment to equity, collaboration, and inclusive advocacy. In Perth’s diverse and evolving nonprofit sector, the Advocacy Manager Coordinator must be dedicated to elevating underrepresented voices and ensuring that campaigns reflect lived experiences. Their work will help ensure that advocacy initiatives remain community-led, strategically focused, and operationally sound.
