This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic self-starter to consolidate and support Australia’s malaria expertise, through the formation of strong government relations, a strategic network, partnerships, public relations and awareness-raising activity.

This position has been made possible through a grant from the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance, and the sponsors of the Global Health Alliance Australia.

This is a 2 day/week role, for an initial 12-month contract, with the possibility of an extension, and can be based anywhere in Australia. Working in a small and high-caliber team at the Global Health Alliance Australia, you will be ‘based’ and supported by the Nossal Institute for Global Health, at the University of Melbourne.

You will utilise your relevant experience and skills to deliver the key responsibilities such as the following of the position:

• Communicate to senior government officials the impacts of malaria and related interventions that are funded by Australia either bilaterally or multilaterally
• Collate and write situational awareness analyses on malaria in Australia
• Manage media campaigns and generate media opportunities that promote specific objectives

Further details can be obtained from the attached Position Description, or by contacting Misha Coleman, Executive Director – Global Health Alliance Australia ([email protected]), using the subject line: Government Relations and Malaria Awareness Coordinator - Global Health Alliance Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs – please do not send your application to this address.

Global Health Alliance Australia and the Nossal Institute for Global Health is committed to workplace equity and diversity and encourages applications from candidates with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with a disability. Only those eligible to work in Australia need apply.

Relevant background checks will be completed prior to the preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed. **Please No Agencies**

A position description is attached.