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Strategic Policy Advisor

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Canberra, ACT, Australia StandBy Support After Suicide Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Policy Advisor to join our team at StandBy Support After Suicide. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial part in advancing our mission by mapping stakeholders, trends, and policies at both state and national levels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and map key stakeholders within the mental health and suicide prevention and postvention sectors at state and national levels.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and advocacy groups.
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, consultations, and engagement activities to gather insights and foster collaboration.
  • Monitor and analyze trends and policies related to mental health, suicide prevention and postvention.
  • Prepare detailed reports and briefs on relevant policy developments and their implications for the Stand By program.
  • Support the development of policy positions and advocacy strategies.
  • Coordinate the preparation of pre-budget submissions to demonstrate impact to governments.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather data, insights, and recommendations for submissions.
Selection Criteria
  • A tertiary qualification in health, policy, communications or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and development within the mental health or suicide prevention or postvention sector.
  • Ability to monitor and interpret relevant trends, policies, and legislative developments at state and national levels.
  • Proven ability to identify, map, and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and community representatives.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
  • Experience in developing and implementing advocacy strategies to influence public policy and funding priorities.
  • Ability to prepare persuasive pre-budget submissions and other advocacy documents.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling and accurate content for publications, reports, and media releases.
  • Experience working with media and public communications, including drafting media releases and responding to media inquiries.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities effectively.
  • Experience in planning and coordinating activities, projects, and events within a complex environment.