About Movember Movember is the leading organisation changing the face of men's health globally, taking on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancers.
About the role: Reporting to the Director - Advocacy & Policy Director, you will lead the implementation of our Australian advocacy and policy strategies – helping to build political will, build strong alliances with civil society, shape public attitudes and create the necessary pressure to influence health systems.
You'll be helping Movember build our skills, expertise and capabilities in advocacy & policy in Australia. You will also work alongside senior leaders skilled in media, mobilisation, supporter engagement, partnerships and alliances to draw on your political nous and strategic instincts to fuel our engagement with key audiences and stakeholders that build political will for our advocacy focus areas.
Some of your responsibilities will be: Operationalising and managing Movember's advocacy and policy strategy in AustraliaSupporting the development of an advocacy partnership strategy and support management of key relationships, e.g., health systems, governments, MPs, research and clinical partners, industry associations, corporates and marketing partners in AustraliaCoordinating events and engagement of health professionals and health organisations to socialise and promote Movember policy agendaSupporting the production of submissions and policy briefs on topics relevant to health to state/territory and federal government inquiries and agenciesLead partnership with the MET to develop public engagement and media strategies that drive and support policy change in line with our advocacy prioritiesSupport the operationalisation of partnership with the Policy & Data team and the Movember Institute of Men's Health to develop and commission research to support policy positions and evaluate the impact of our advocacy programs in AustraliaHold responsibility for managing all external contracting management, including progressing and finalising engagements with our internal finance, legal and administrative teamsYour knowledge and experience: Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, politics, political science or related disciplines or equivalent relatable experience4+ years' experience in the development of policies, position statements and briefing papersDemonstrated experience in engaging with a range of stakeholdersExcellent social research skills and ability to apply analysis and critical thinking skillsDemonstrated ability to apply contemporary research principles and practicesBonus Points For: Comprehensive understanding of health legislation and policyExperience in the community or charity sector, policy or advocacy, preferably within healthOur employee benefits include: Flexible hybrid working from home and our modern Richmond officeFinish work at 2pm on Fridays (Dec-Aug)NFP salary packaging (pay less tax)13 weeks paid parental leave and 5 weeks annual leaveFun & collaborative culture with employee social eventsFree Headspace subscription and other wellbeing initiativesRelaxed dress codeDoes this role sound up your alley?
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We will be interviewing for this position in Jan 2025
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