Government Relations Manager

Government Relations Manager – 1.0 FTE (hybrid)

Join Us in Fighting for Better Lung Health

Work for a leading international health charity with driven management team and passionate members. At the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ), we stand on the side of health and fairness, taking on powerful interests when lives are at stake. We have campaigned and won against Big Tobacco and the e-cigarette (vaping) industry but there is more to do, secured national bans on engineered stone that was killing young workers with silicosis, and helped secure free lung cancer screening.

Now we are looking for someone to help us continue the fight in shaping policy, building alliances, and ensuring respiratory health and its healthcare professionals and researchers have the voice it deserves. If you want to make a real difference, this is your opportunity to fight the good fight.

To succeed in this role, you will need fire in your belly and the conviction to champion causes that matter, even when the odds are stacked against you. You will need plenty of grit.

About the Role

The Government Relations Manager will strengthen TSANZ's engagement with government, Parliament, and the broader policy environment. The role will focus on advancing TSANZ's advocacy agenda, securing visibility for respiratory health, and building constructive relationships with key decision-makers.

As part of engaging directly with senior decision-makers and shaping international and national health policy, you must have flexibility to travel frequently, including at short notice, and with a demonstrated capacity to work irregular and extended hours when required.

This role reports to the Head of Public Affairs, Research and Operations, with regular engagement and direct collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, offering both high-level strategic exposure and a fast-paced, demanding environment.

The Organisation

The TSANZ is a health promotion charity whose mission is to lead, support and enable all health workers and researchers who aim to prevent, cure, and relieve disability caused by lung disease. The TSANZ is the only Peak Body in both Australia and New Zealand that represents all health professionals working in all fields of respiratory health.

The TSANZ is a leading advocate and provider of evidence-based policy for the prevention and management of respiratory conditions in Australia and New Zealand, undertakes professional education and training, and is responsible for significant research administration.

The value TSANZ provides for its staff:

• Located near Chatswood Station, hybrid work – 4 days WFH, 1 day in office
• NFP Salary packaging (up to $15,900 + meals/entertainment $2,650 which significantly increases take home pay as this is a fringe (pre-tax) benefit)
• Additional performance-based leave available – 9 day fortnight at full pay
• Opportunity to work with highly motivated peers, partners + stakeholders
• Enjoy 5 weeks of Annual Leave per annum (including birthday leave and 4 days of additional year-end leave annually)
• Well-being leave (3 days per year for things like exercise, time in nature or with family)
• 2 - 6 weeks of Work From Anywhere in the world
• Free coffee, tea, healthy drinks and snacks available in the office
• Hybrid working policy which encourages people to do their best work (standard is 1 day on-site per week with added flexibility as & when required)
• 'Everyday Flexibility' to support employees to have optimal work-life balance (sliding start, finish times, time-off for personal appointments, extra work from home needed for special reasons, working non-standard hours)
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter addressing the key criteria to Additionally, in your cover letter specifically explain how you propose to use AI to make your role more efficient.
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis so apply ASAP.