ABOUT SANE AUSTRALIA

SANE Australia is the leading organisation making a real difference for the five million people affected by complex mental health issues nationally.

Australians affected by complex mental health issues – such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, complex trauma, and severe depression and anxiety – experience major barriers in accessing quality, affordable support, and face high levels of stigma and discrimination.

SANE is committed to changing this reality through its digital and phone counselling, peer support services, arts programming and services, and advocacy and research programs.

SANE is a values-led organisation that offers workplace flexibility, a supportive, friendly team, and the opportunity to help Australians affected by complex mental issues live long and fulfilling lives, free from stigma and discrimination.

We are driven by our values of Respect, Innovation, Celebration, Responsibility and Collaboration.

Staff at SANE Australia benefit from generous not-for-profit salary packaging options, an employee assistance program, and additional days pro-rata of paid Reflection Leave per year after completing 12 months of service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to lead work to develop and implement a targeted policy and advocacy strategy and a forward plan that identifies how SANE will achieve its long-term vision through government relations activities and other policy and advocacy efforts. Plan, draft and deliver budget submissions, grant applications and other business development activities.

How to Apply

For a full position description, please visit https://www.sane.org/careers-at-sane

We are reviewing applications as received, so the close date is subject to change. 

Applications must include;

• A cover letter
• A current Resume
• A separate document detailing your responses to the Key Selection Criteria (Skills and Expertise)

For more information about the role, please email us on [email protected] or contact the hiring manager via email [email protected], using the subject line: Principal Policy Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note, if you are interested in applying for this opportunity, it is a mandatory requirement that you will need to undertake a Police Check and Working With Children Check at the offer stage. 

SANE Australia welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well-equipped and motivated to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by complex mental health issues.

We strive to have a rich, diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health issues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from CALD and LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages.

We believe in building an inclusive workforce that sees human difference as a strength and supports our vision for all Australians affected by mental health issues to lead long and fulfilling lives, free from stigma and discrimination.