Policy and Advocacy Lead: Pacific Friends of Global Health
1 week ago
Job Title: Policy and Advocacy Lead at Nossal Institute for Global Health
Company: Australian Global Alliance Australia
**Overview**
The Nossal Institute for Global Health aims to enhance the health of individuals globally by broadening our collective understanding of how numerous systems operate and interact to influence health through applied research, learning, and partnerships.
The Policy and Advocacy Lead will collaborate closely with the Pacific Friend Advisory Board and Alliance leadership to oversee the Pacific Friends secretariat function and activities. This role involves managing important global health financing moments in 2024 and 2025, focusing on securing strong pledges from the Australian Government for Gavi the Vaccine Alliance and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual to drive policy and advocacy initiatives at Pacific Friends of Global Health. The role, covering maternity leave, is part-time (0.6 FTE) for a fixed 14-month term, with potential extension.
About You
The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in advocacy, government relations, policy analysis, communications, project management, and stakeholder engagement to raise awareness of key global health issues in the Indo-Pacific Region. They will play a vital role in enhancing regional health outcomes through Australian Government support to various health programs.
- **Key Qualifications**
- Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
- Diplomatic stakeholder management
- Creative strategic thinker
Benefits
- Base salary of $100,000 to $110,000 + superannuation
- Access to NFP salary packaging
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Free and subsidized health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Professional development opportunities
- Networking with colleagues in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and the University of Melbourne
Enquiries
For more details, refer to the attached Position Description or contact Selina Namchee Lo, Executive Director.
Join Us
If you believe this role suits you, kindly submit a CV (max 4 pages), a cover letter, and a separate statement addressing each selection criterion provided in the position description. Applications should be sent to Nossal Institute with "Application – Policy and Advocacy Lead" in the subject line.
Applications Deadline – 11:59pm on 23 June 2024
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Nossal Institute embraces equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment for all employees.
Only candidates with Australian work rights are eligible to apply.
Relevant background checks will be conducted before finalizing the preferred candidate's employment.
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