The opportunity: Be at the heart of our mission to become the world's most customer centric Healthcare company! Reporting to the Senior Manager- Public Policy and Advocacy, this role supports the Public Affairs team to leverage strategic relationships with government and related stakeholders. As a Public Affairs Advisor, you will execute advocacy and engagement strategies which support Bupa's commercial success, drive sector-level reforms, and strengthen our corporate reputation.
This role focuses on organising and supporting stakeholder engagement, as well as undertaking research and analysis to produce high-quality policy submissions, briefing materials, and other internal and external communications.
How will I help? Support the reputation and management of issues for Bupa through contributing to the development and implementation of detailed stakeholder engagement plans and management of stakeholder engagement and advocacy in line with strategy.Effectively monitor activity across industry and State and Federal governments to ensure the business has timely advice and is alert to relevant issues or events.Support the Public Affairs team on policy and advocacy priorities aligned with strategy.Undertake research and data analysis to underpin advocacy efforts.Assist with researching and drafting briefing notes to support leaders in their meetings with stakeholders.Coordinate external and internal engagement activities, monitor and report on external engagement, track against engagement plans, and draft regular internal updates.Draft briefing notes and summaries of significant reports, announcements, proposals, etc., for senior leaders.Assist with producing high-quality government and industry policy submissions on behalf of Bupa.Advise and assist the Public Affairs team with the preparation of presentations, speeches, position papers, briefings, situation analyses, reports, and other communications as required.What do I need? To excel in this role, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of government, policy, and the Australian political system, including workings of political parties, and have strong administration abilities with well-developed analytical, research, and communication skills. You bring a proactive mindset and are comfortable working independently and as part of a team to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of government and legislative processes or health policy and regulation will be an advantage. You will have a degree-level qualification in health or public policy, business, communications, or similar areas and experience working in government or public policy and advocacy organisations, or in stakeholder relations.
You will engage with a broad range of stakeholders, exercising discretion and judgement with the ability to distil complex information into clear, concise advice for senior leaders and compelling content for different audiences.
About Bupa Asia Pacific: Bupa is an international healthcare group which has been committed to a purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world for more than 70 years.
Bupa Asia Pacific operates in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, supporting about 6.5 million customers through a broad range of health and care services including health insurance, aged care, dental, medical, optical, and hearing services. Employing more than 20,000 people in the region, we believe that we can make a real difference to the lives of customers through our values, purpose, and the way that we deliver personalised care.
At Bupa, we are striving to create and sustain a safe and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities. If you require any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know at the time of your application.
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