2018 will be an election year in Victoria, and the pre-election May budget presents an opportunity to advocate for further investment in areas of entrenched disadvantage and pressing need. We are now planning for the 2018 budget. We plan to make a submission in October 2017 to advocate and influence the development and shape of the 2018 budget.  The issues addressed in that submission would then also feed into advocacy in the lead up to the Victorian election in November 2018. We invite our member organisations, board and committee members to provide us with your priorities and ideas, and other material that you would like to be covered in the budget submission. 

Victorians, and their families, who are experiencing poverty in challenging living and working conditions impeding their ability to live a fulfilling life, should be the focus of the Victorian Budget. We call on the Victorian Government to ensure that Victorians and their families are supported through increasing support for housing, employment, and community strengthening (particularly in geographic areas of need).

Catholic Social Services Victoria (CSSV) has a position vacant for a part time (0.5) Senior Policy Officer in East Melbourne, reporting to the Executive Director of CSSV.

For more information, including an overview, responsibilities and key selection criteria, click here. Applications to HRRecruitment@cam.org.au close 1 May 2017.