Policy Manager

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia Capital Recruit Full time

Competitive rates of $160,000 plus super
- Lead and manage a fun and exciting small team
- Great flexible work ethic to support family and work balance

**The team**:
The team is responsible for the agencies work on population and community health issues, including climate change, prevention, mental health, tobacco control, alcohol and other drugs, child and youth health, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The team is responsible for developing the different policies on all public health issues and for developing and implementing advocacy strategies.

**The role**:

- Develop public health advocacy strategies and policies based on research.
- Lead complex health advocacy campaigns for the agencies policies.
- Manage the a small team.
- Oversee Advisory Committees and Specialty Groups.
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including parliament members and officials.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Provide high-level strategic advice to leadership teams.
- Lead policy development and advocacy aligned with council priorities.
- Collaborate with policy advisers to formulate positions and resolutions.
- Advise on strategies for promoting and lobbying on policy positions.
- Coordinate economic analysis for policy strategy and cost-effective solutions.
- Manage policy statements and submissions.
- Work with media and public affairs for policy promotion.
- Ensure policy aligns with public health objectives.
- Collaborate with State and Territory Branches for coordinated advocacy.
- Monitor public health advocacy initiatives.
- Establish relationships with key stakeholders for policy promotion.

**To apply**:
If you would like to discuss the above position or find out more about how we can best support and represent you through this process,


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