Manager Advocacy and Policy

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia Beaumont People Full time

**National Policy, Governance and Projects Officer**
- Based in Sydney CBD (2000) - just a minute’s walk from Wynyard train station and multiple other transport options.
- Find meaningful work in a highly respected for-purpose organisation, Legacy Australia Inc.
- Immediately available, full-time permanent role

**About our client**

Legacy is a charity providing services to Australian families suffering financially and socially after the incapacitation or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force service. We currently care for around 43,000 widows and 1,300 children and 1,100 beneficiaries with a disability throughout Australia. All Legacy Clubs and their associated entities are members of Legacy Australia Inc.

**Role responsibilities**

Reporting into the CEO, the National Policy, Governance and Projects Officer will support the Board of Legacy Australia Inc and work closely with sub-committees providing governance and advice that support Legacy Clubs across Australia.

Working closely with the Advocacy Committee in particular, you will also work across a varied portfolio of typical responsibilities such as:

- In consultation with relevant LA Inc. staff, develop and maintain LA Inc policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Maintain the Risk Management Register, as well as provide regular review and advice of policies and supporting procedures
- Manage the Legacy Australia Education Fund, liaison with AVCAT and other scholarship funds (in tandem with the Manager Finance and Administration), including developing of policies for administering of funds to beneficiaries as needed
- Project management of beneficiary self-development programs organised with third parties
- Provide support to the Advocacy Committee (responsible for providing wellbeing, compensation, and aged care advice as well as reviewing and developing wellbeing, compensation and aged care policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs for the approval of the Board)
- Supporting the Advocacy Committee in providing submissions to the Federal Government, the DVA, other Government Departments, Commission’s and more
- Provide assistance in convening meetings and support the delivery of agreed Advocacy projects
- Assist the LA Inc Advocacy Committee in various activities such as coordinating the annual National Advocacy Forum
- There may be a requirement for some out of hours work and possible travel required

***

**Essential Requirements**

You will be a self-starter and have a solutions-finding mindset. You will be comfortable working in a small team environment and being able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Strong administration skills with intermediate-advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite
- Attention to detail, and the ability to synthesise and articulate complex information
- Experience in policy development, policy analysis, or project management will be highly regarded
- Good initiative to find solutions when presented with roadblocks or challenges
- Excellent relationship-building skills, ability to connect with a wide variety of stakeholders

***

**How to Apply

  • Manager, Policy

    1 week ago

    Sydney, Australia The Royal Australasian College of Physicians Full time

    Posted: 22/11/2024 Closing Date: 06/12/2024 Job Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Sydney CBD Job Category: Consulting and Strategy **About the RACP** The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) connects, represents, and trains physicians and trainee physicians across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The RACP provides services to support...

  • Policy and Advocacy Advisor

    2 days ago

    Sydney, Australia The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Full time

    **About us** The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) is responsible for training, educating and representing psychiatrists in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The College is accredited by the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) to deliver specialist medical education and training,...

  • Healthcare Policy and Advocacy Leader

    3 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeGovernment Full time $80,000 - $120,000

    Senior Healthcare Policy and Advocacy ManagerThis pivotal role will see you lead the development and implementation of Ochre Health's government relations, advocacy, and lobbying strategy at a national level. In this capacity, you will support the Executive team to build trusted relationships across all levels of government, advocate for meaningful change,...

  • Advocacy Manager

    6 days ago

    Sydney, Australia TransGrid Full time

    **About Us** **At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions - from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it’s your turn to make it happen. This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents...

  • Advocacy Manager

    6 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Accpa Full time

    At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between.Now it's your turn to make it happen.This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy.Recent government policy documents outline plans to...

  • Advocacy Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia TransGrid Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    About Us At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it's your turn to make it happen. This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline...

  • Advocacy Manager

    4 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Accpa Full time

    At Transgrid, our work improves the lives of millions – from lighting up sports fields, schools and homes, to powering the wheels of commerce and everything else in between. Now it's your turn to make it happen.This is an exciting time in the energy industry with the transition to renewable energy. Recent government policy documents outline plans to...

  • Advocacy Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Asylum Seekers Centre Full time

    Use your experience in policy and advocacy work to make this newly created role your own. **27th August, 2024**: This is a fixed term position for up to 2 years and is full-time (38 hours per week) based in Newtown. **Responsibilities** - Work closely with colleagues, with colleagues, lead on developing of in-depth policy strategy across ASC priority...

  • Customer Advocacy Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Technology One Limited Full time

    TechnologyOne‘s mission to provide world class software services to the thousands of people who use our software every day. Our 99% customer retention rate is proof that what we do is valued by our customers and our Customer Experience business is no exception as we strive to deliver high calibre service to our clients. We are currently looking for a...

  • Public Relations

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, Australia Planning Institute Of Australia Full time

    **Responsibilities**: This new role will coordinate and project PIA’s voice across industry and government to achieve the Institute's advocacy aims and help keep members informed on our achievements and challenges. The PR & Advocacy Manager will develop the overall advocacy and PR campaign strategy of the organisation, manage media & federal government...