Policy Officer

1 day ago

Perth, Western Australia Dementia Australia Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

Part time permanent position (4 days/week) commencing in January 2026. This position is based in either North Ryde, NSW or Perth, WA. Reporting directly to the General Manager Policy and Advocacy, you will be responsible for:

  • Contributing to national and state policy development across aged care, health and disability sectors
  • Researching, analysing and reporting on policy developments relevant to dementia
  • Consulting with people living with dementia, their families, carers and staff to inform policy positions
  • Preparing high-quality policy papers, submissions, presentations, and other strategic communication materials
  • Maintaining effective and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Representing the organisation at forums, networks and stakeholder meetings as required

What is in it for you?

Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance, you will receive one day paid birthday leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these days fall within your regular working schedule), up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading. Option to purchase additional leave.

Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family plus access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs and paid study leave. Option to purchase additional leave.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

  1. A formal qualification in Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Politics, Social Work; or prior experience in dementia, consumer advocacy and health, aged care and/or disability policy.
  2. Demonstrated experience and understanding in the development of policy and project material including policy submissions,  and reports.
  3. Collaborates with others to remove barriers and break down silos.
  4. Builds, fosters and sustains relationships both internally and externally.
  5. Uses effective time management skills to plan, evaluate and organise work demands.
  6. Excellent communication skills, actively listens to others and responds with respect and understanding.

Our culture statements

  • We are aligned in our Purpose
  • We lead with our Headand Heart
  • We work together Collaboratively

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the more than 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

For specific role enquiries, please contact

Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the 'About you' section, will not be considered.

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