Join the team at PHAA in achieving better health for everyone in Australia.

• Apply your policy and advocacy expertise to guide and influence the strategic direction of policy and advocacy activites
• Be part of the Australia’s recognised principal public health non-government organisation
• Flexible, supportive work environment
• Full or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE) for the right candidate
• Full time position in Canberra, ACT, or remote option available

About the organisation

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is recognised as the principal non-government organisation for public health in Australia which works to promote the health and well-being of everyone in Australia.  It is the preeminent voice for the public’s health in Australia.

About your opportunity

We are seeking a suitably qualified person to work full or part-time (30 - 37.5-hour week) in our National Office in Canberra, or if viable, remotely from elsewhere in Australia. The Policy and Advocacy Manager or Senior Policy Officer will be responsible for:

• Lead and/or work closely with the existing Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor and a Policy Officer to guide and influence the strategic direction of policy and communication activities.
• Lead the advancement of a broad spectrum of public health policy and advocacy activities and issues for the organisation.
• Provide leadership working with the CEO and other staff members to build relationships with external stakeholders.
• Represent PHAA as required.
• Work closely with the other Managers to assist in co-ordinating communication material and collaboration in the Events program.
• Contribute to thinking and design of PHAA Conference Program.

All about you

We are looking for someone with:

• Tertiary degree with minimum eight years’ experience in health or public policy.
• High-level policy development skills including strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work closely with others in a teamwork environment.
• Demonstrated high level oral communication, negotiation and liaison skills, and the capacity to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

What we can offer

• Flexible and supportive workplace.
• Opportunity to contribute to achieving better health outcomes for all.
• Negotiable salary package of up to approx. $145,000 inclusive of SGC superannuation, plus not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free)
• A range of initiatives such as employee assistance programs, flu vaccinations, twice yearly CPI wage increase and Christmas shut-down period.

To apply and for more information

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Policy and Advocacy Manager / Senior Policy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PHAA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals who address the selection criteria.  We encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 

PHAA will only contact applicants who are shortlisted for interview.  We cannot respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

A position description is attached.