Policy & Advocacy Manager

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Vision 2020 Australia Full time

About the role

Take this fantastic opportunity to use your policy development, advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills to play the lead role in a national peak body that works with member organisations to eliminate avoidable blindness and vision impairment and ensure full community participation of people who are blind or have low vision.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer this position is responsible for leadership of state, national and global advocacy to government on policy relating to eye health and vision care, effective facilitation of member contributions to policy development and the management of a small, dynamic advocacy team.

We are passionate about our work and maintaining a positive workplace culture, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and develop professionally.
- A degree in public policy, public health, communications or related discipline.
- Experience in a government relations, communications or policy role.
- Experience in delivering advocacy activities, including developing submissions, building relationships and understanding government processes
- Experience in providing advice on policy issues, including articulation of key issues to a range of stakeholders and presenting papers at Board and committee levels.
- A strong team player who demonstrates initiative and is focused on continuous improvement.

Position Description : Position Description - Policy and Advocacy Manager 2023

This is a fixed term, full-time position until 1 August 2024.

We welcome and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, and of all abilities, to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.

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Profession: #Advocacy, #Policy_and_Research

Sector: #Health_-_General



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