Head of External Affairs and Engagement

**About Us**:
At easykind, we are at the forefront of healthcare, specialising in medicinal cannabis to provide compassionate and innovative solutions for patient care. Patient care is part of our DNA, being founded by patients for patients.

We're a passionate, goal-driven team with the mission of creating a 5-star service and the most cost-effective solution to high-quality plant-based medicine in Australia. We don't want to be the everyday medical clinic; we bring personality and professionalism to simplify the process for our patients.

**The Opportunity**:
As a rapidly growing business in an emerging industry, we understand the importance of developing our stakeholder engagement strategies and our communication externally and internally. This is an opportunity to make a significant influence on the exceptional potential of our business and the evolution of the medicinal cannabis industry. Having a seat on the leadership team and reporting directly to the CEO, you will be able to see the impact of your work through the value of our brand and reputation.

**Your Role**:

- **Stakeholder Strategy development** - drives strategic partnerships, government relations, public affairs, and policy initiatives to advance easykind’s mission in delivering the best possible experience for patients of medical cannabis.
- **Regulatory** - facilitate and manage engagement and communication with government and industry regulators. Build strategic relationships with government and regulators. Understand evolving changes locally and globally and the impact on easykind. Co-ordinate activities to comply, protect and grow the business.
- **Communication** - develop and implement internal and external communication strategies.
- **Industry Groups and Partners** - represent the business with various industry associations, ensuring our interests are represented.
- **Brand** - develop strategies that grow the value of our brand.
- **PR and Media Engagement** - extends from developing policies through to representing the business at industry events, government forums, public events and stakeholder meetings. The role will also monitor social media and news, providing insight and risk mitigation plans to the leadership team.
- **Investor relations** - an opportunity to grow into this space over time.
- **Leadership** - demonstrate constructive behaviours at the senior leadership team.

**Essential Skills and Experience**:

- Extensive experience leading external affairs, communications, or public relations.
- Proven track record in developing and executing exceptional external affairs strategies.
- Experience in regulated industries is essential. Healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or cannabis are highly-desirable.
- An existing network within government, industry bodies, and advocacy groups is advantageous but not essential.
- Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commercially savvy.
- Strong influencer and creative thinker.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects.
- High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Occasional travel may be required.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive base salary - with an opportunity to grow as the company grows.
- An opportunity to shape a growing business and industry with immense potential.
- The opportunity to join a leadership team and establish this important function whilst building the brand and reputation of the business.
- An inclusive and supportive work culture (it's an elite and committed crew).
- Exposure and experience that fuels your personal and career growth.
- At easykind, we believe diversity fuels innovation. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or experience - feels valued and empowered. We celebrate differences and strive to build a team that reflects the patients we serve. If you're passionate about compassionate care and are ready to join a forward-thinking team, we can't wait to meet you_