• ATSA is a leading peak body for the assistive technology sector
• Bring your exp in policy, advocacy & govt relations to this important role
• Three Days Per Week | Hybrid Working | Attractive salary & packaging

Your impact

This role will see you developing and implementing policy positions and advocacy activities that drive positive system reform in the assistive technology (AT) sector. Be part of a dedicated team providing a voice, education and advocacy for the sector.

The organisation

Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA) is the leading NFP peak body providing a voice, education and advocacy for the assistive technology sector for the benefit of AT users, government agencies, healthcare professionals and the industry.

Dedicated to the advancement of industry ‘best practice’ by ATSA members and the delivery of the highly regarded ATSA Independent Living Expos, we strive to improve the quality of AT provision and promote ethical business practices, ensuring the best interests of people with disability and seniors who rely on assistive technology to live valued, independent lives.

For further details regarding ATSA please visit atsa.org.au.

The role

ATSA are seeking a dynamic and experienced policy and advocacy specialist to fill this vital role in leading the organisation’s policy and campaign development. Reporting to the CEO, this role will develop and implement policy positions and advocacy activities that drive positive system reform. Additionally, you will:

• Ensure people with disability and older persons retain access to life changing assistive technology throughout significant sector reforms
• Monitor the political landscape and undertake research and analysis of the AT industry
• Contribute to the development of policy submissions, briefing documents, correspondence
• Develop and maintain key governmental, departmental and broader stakeholder relationships
• Manage a small staff team

What you bring

If you have experience developing and implementing policy positions and advocacy activities that drive positive system reform, we want to hear from you. Additionally, you will bring:

• Proven experience in government relations and stakeholder engagement
• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, politics, health or other relevant subject area
• High level strategic thinking and judgement
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate complex information to differing audiences
• Project management expertise
• Ability to work with others across teams and at all levels, as well as developing workflow processes
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff to achieve shared objectives

How to Apply

We’d love to see your current CV and cover letter addressing the skills required section of the advertisement. Please submit your application using the portal where you see this job.

We may begin interviewing and close advertising once we have received enough relevant applications. As long as the advertisement is live, we are accepting applications. If you feel you meet most of the skills under the “what you bring” section above, please don’t delay and submit as soon as you can.

Social Compass Group specialise in recruitment for organisations that make a positive impact. Please review the advertisement and client website and if you have specific questions please forward those to [email protected], using the subject line: Director of Policy and Advocacy - Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA) enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 02 7233 4707.

As we have been retained to recruit this role, all third party and indirect applications will be forwarded to Social Compass Group.

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