Policy Reform Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeAgedCareReform Full time $120,000 - $144,000
About Our Sector

Our sector is the national peak body representing providers across the aged care sector, including retirement living, seniors housing, residential care, home care and community services.

We represent a majority of providers nationwide, advocating for a sector that empowers older Australians to age with dignity, care and respect. Through our national voice, we champion excellence, sustainability and innovation, ensuring members have the tools, resources and guidance to deliver exceptional services.

We offer a flexible and mature working environment as well as career progression opportunities in a rapidly expanding organisation.

The Opportunity

This is your chance to step into a newly created permanent role and help shape the future of aged care policy at a national level.

  • You will work closely with the Head of Quality and Research on some of the sector's most pressing challenges – from workforce and regulation to digital health and interface with hospitals and disability.

This is a rare opportunity:

  • To join a peak body at the forefront of sector reform and future system design.
  • To take on diverse and intellectually stimulating policy work spanning health, aged care and disability.
  • To contribute directly to national advocacy – your work will help shape submissions, influence government thinking and spotlight best practice solutions.
  • To work in a culture that values collaboration, flexibility and initiative, where your ideas and voice will have real impact.
The Role

Working in a small team and reporting to the Head of Quality & Research, your key responsibilities include:

  • Undertaking deep dives into a wide range of policy issues, bringing fresh thinking and evidence-based insights to complex challenges.
  • Contributing to policy development and advocacy priorities through government and stakeholder engagement, research and submissions.
  • Developing high-quality reports, position statements and submissions amplifying member perspectives and influencing decision-makers.
  • Engaging with members, government and sector partners to identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities.
  • Representing us in forums, working groups and other key engagements.
  • Working collaboratively across the Policy and Advocacy Team to deliver timely and impactful work on behalf of members.
The Ideal Candidate

To be successful, you'll have experience in policy, research and/or advocacy in aged care, health or disability fields.

You're ready for a role where your ideas, drive and initiative will be noticed. Confident, curious and strategic, you bring the courage to challenge thinking constructively and the drive to deliver meaningful outcomes. You enjoy variety, thrive in fast-moving environments and are motivated by shaping policy that makes a real difference for older Australians.

You'll bring:

  • A tertiary qualification in social policy, health, research or a related field.
  • Strong policy engagement skills, including submissions, stakeholder consultation and government relations.
  • The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
  • A collaborative style and genuine passion for aged care reform and quality outcomes for older Australians.

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