The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists – Sydney CBD NSW
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is a non-profit peak membership body dedicated to advancing patient care in the clinical radiology and radiation oncology fields across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
RANZCR is committed to improving health outcomes for all, by educating and supporting clinical radiologists and radiation oncologists. We are dedicated to setting standards, professional training, assessment and accreditation, and advocating access to quality care in both professions to create healthier communities.
The College's values underpin our ethos and culture, to act with integrity and respect, holding ourselves accountable and leading the way with innovative practices. As an organisation we are committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that promotes the wellbeing and ongoing development of our people.
Join Us as Our Full-Time Senior Advocacy Advisor We are seeking an experienced Senior Advocacy Advisor to be an integral part of our Policy and Advocacy Unit at RANZCR. This full-time role, reporting to the General Manager, Policy and Advocacy, plays a pivotal part in shaping and driving our advocacy initiatives to support our strategic objectives and elevate the College's profile.
What You'll Do: Safeguard and enhance RANZCR's reputation as a trusted voice in the medical community.Develop and monitor strategic advocacy plans, aligning them with the College's overarching goals.Proactively create opportunities for College representatives to engage with Health Ministers, influential MPs, and government officials across Australia and New Zealand.Build and maintain a network of key stakeholders in health policy and advocacy.Track and respond to current policies, legislation, and political developments relevant to clinical radiology and radiation oncology.Draft compelling policy and advocacy documents, submissions, and presentations to influence policy design.Lead and support impactful promotional and advocacy campaigns, collaborating closely with the Communications Team.Conduct thorough research, prepare event reports, and manage media-related tasks as needed.Keep key committees, Faculty Councils, and the College Board informed with timely updates on advocacy efforts.To be successful in this role you will have:
Extensive experience in government relations and advocacy, with a strong grasp of Australian (federal and state) and New Zealand government systems.Proven relationship-building and negotiation expertise with a successful track record in aligning diverse stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.Ability to present confidently to professionals and stakeholders.Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal.Strong organisational skills and a disciplined approach to time management and project delivery.Demonstrated ability to identify and manage risks effectively.A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent work experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr