About us:

The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) incorporating the Faculty of Pain Medicine, is an internationally recognised specialist medical education institution responsible for the training, examinations, specialist qualification, and continuing professional development of all anaesthetists and pain medicine specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

The College has a proud record of promoting professional standards and patient safety in the areas of anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine and is at the forefront of specialist medical education, ensuring it continues to evolve to meet the changing demands of the profession and the patients it serves.

About the team:

The Policy and Communications unit leads the college's advocacy with government and non-government bodies in Australia and New Zealand, with a focus on safety and quality, Indigenous health and global health initiatives. Much of this work involves communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

The Policy Officer will work under the direction of the Senior Policy Advisor and provide essential support to the college's policy, safety and quality activities including the Advancing Perioperative Medicine project.

About the opportunity:

The Policy Officer will be responsible for:

• Managing and engaging with external stakeholders
• Supporting advocacy and communication activities, and the delivery of stakeholder policy engagement activities.
• Providing administrative and policy support, including to safety and quality committees.
• Assisting with the development of policy submissions.

Keys to your success:

Specifically you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a related field as well as sound policy development experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Sound project management and time-management skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
• A reliable team player with a solutions-focused attitude.
• Health sector experience desirable but not essential.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive remuneration including salary packaging, and flexible working options
• Opportunity to grow in the position with genuine career pathways
• Excellent staff benefits - market leading parental leave, additional leave over the Christmas period, health and wellbeing offerings, staff recognition program, member advantage program with access to discounted lifestyle benefits and leisure activities.

ANZCA is an equal opportunity employer and our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people passionate about delivering their best. We embrace and value the diverse society we live within and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or age.

So if you want to take the next step towards a rewarding and long term career path within a progressive environment, please click the "Apply Now" button.

For more information about ANZCA visit www.anzca.edu.au