• Strategic oversight of advocacy and engagement functions
• Melbourne or Canberra Based
• Competitive salary with salary packaging benefits

ABOUT CHF

The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is the national peak body representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers.  We are dedicated to achieving safe, quality, and timely healthcare for all Australians.  As we continue to expand our impact and draw upon consumer insights and experiences, our vision is a world class healthcare system enhancing the well-being of consumers and communities by relentlessly driving innovations and improvements to the Australian healthcare system.

As a member of the Executive team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisations advocacy strategies and fostering meaningful engagement with diverse communities.  You will lead initiatives aimed at amplifying the voices of people experiencing health disadvantage to shape advocacy and influence decision makers, effectively bridging the gap between the community and policy makers. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is responsible for delivering strategy through a whole-of-business approach encompassing advocacy, public affairs, member and consumer engagement, internal and external communication channels including digital and content delivery, government relations, campaigning, media engagement and branding.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the advocacy and engagement functions
• Work closely with the CEO and Leadership Team on all relevant matters
• Build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders including Departmental staff, CHF members, partner organisations and consumers
• Inspire and lead the Advocacy and Engagement team to deliver and achieve strategic, operational, and business objectives
• Work collaboratively with the Research & Policy team to ensure CHF is making credible, authoritative, and constructive contributions to national policy and system design agenda

ABOUT YOU

You should possess

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience
• High level of strategic and practical knowledge of stakeholder and consumer engagement, communications and advocacy, preferably in the Not-for-Profit sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills particularly in relation to inspiring positive responses and influencing outcomes
• Proven track record in successfully developing networks and relationships with key stakeholders including Departmental staff, CHF members, partner organisations, key stakeholders and consumers
• Extensive experience in leading people and building trusted relationships with direct reports, inspiring and supporting the professional development of staff
• Experience in contract management

CHF fosters a collaborative team environment and culture that advocates mutual respect to collectively drive meaningful change.  A small organisation of less than 20 staff, CHF are continuously working to improve internal processes and procedures and therefore require someone who can work effectively with ambiguity; is comfortable leading in an environment that is constantly evolving; and is committed to embedding continuous improvement.

This is an organisation where culture matters and our organisational values are demonstrated daily.  CHF is committed to diversity and strongly encourages applications from First Nations people, people with disability, people from LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Note: You must have the right to work in Australia and demonstrate the absence of a relevant criminal history to be appointed. A current Working with Children’s check and/or a Working with Vulnerable People check is required. This role is offered on a full-time basis, with some occasional interstate travel is required.

Other Benefits of Working with CHF

• Generous salary packaging arrangements and leave entitlements
• Share your working time between our office and home

For more information, please contact Tony James, Director, People and Culture [email protected] using the subject line: Director Advocacy and Engagement - Canberra / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications are to be sent to via the Ethical Jobs portal at the Apply Now link.

A position description is attached. We thank you for your interest in the role and please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 17 December 2024 (p.m.)