Policy Manager

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

Do you have experience in leading advocacy initiatives and campaigns in response to complex public health issues?
We are seeking experienced Policy experts to work within a peak agency located in Canberra. Working within a diverse team environment you will contribute to improving health and wellbeing outcomes and see real time the benefit of the work you do.
This is a fantastic permanent fulltime opportunity to achieve positive results contributing to policy development and providing policy advice on current issues in the health sector. $160k + super and other benefits

**EL2**

**Policy Manager**

**Permanent Full time**

**2 Direct reports**

We are seeking experienced Policy experts to work within a peak agency located in Canberra.

Working within a diverse team environment you will contribute to improving health and wellbeing outcomes and see real time the benefit of the work you do. This is a fantastic opportunity to achieve positive results contributing to policy development and providing policy advice on current issues in the health sector including climate change, prevention, mental health, tobacco control and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Reporting to the General Manager - Policy, you will lead advocacy initiatives, manage the development of public health advocacy strategies and policies, lead and manage the Policy team, oversee and participate in Advisory Committees and Specialty Groups and liaise with key stakeholders including members of parliament and their staff, departmental officials and relevant peak bodies.

To be considered you will have the following experience and skills:

- Extensive experience in public, social and/or health policy
- Solid experience in leading and managing a small team
- Extensive experience in managing the development of public health advocacy strategies in policies based on health economic and research inputs
- Experience in the workings of Federal Government
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement including building and maintaining relationships with key people of influence
- Relevant qualifications or a combination of qualifications in either a Health discipline, Politics, or Social Services will be well regarded - policy related.

**Australian Citizenship is required**

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