At APNA, we positively disrupt to create meaningful change for the future of primary health care nursing. We're proud of the impact we've had and we're now looking to grow our advocacy team.

If you have a passion for evidence-based reform, a zest for challenging the status quo and expertise with government relations, this is the job for you!

The Public Affairs Manager is responsible for driving APNA’s Advocacy Strategy including government relations, policy, representation activity and strategic stakeholder engagement. You will lead and grow a team that includes policy, communications and data analytics capabilities, as well as great spokespeople.

We've got a strong, positive, fun and committed organisational culture and offer flexible working arrangements.

Together, we will make Australia healthier.

Responsibilities

• Lead the advocacy team to implement a Corporate Affairs Strategy, garnering internal and external stakeholder support
• Lead the development and implementation of advocacy campaigns, including use of APNA communication channels and representation groups to drive policy change
• Proactive media engagement and thought leadership positioning APNA as an expert in primary health care nursing
• Provide advice and briefings on matters related to engagement with Commonwealth, state and territory governments and other external governance bodies as it relates to primary health care nursing
• Act as a spokesperson for APNA, including strategic committees, lobbying and media
• Keep abreast of the political and policy environment; identify and manage opportunities to advance APNA’s advocacy objectives
• Provide briefings and high-quality reports to the executive and the Board on the advocacy and government relations strategies
• Coach and manage the advocacy team, including prioritising work and ensuring high-quality delivery

Essential skills and qualifications

• Substantive government relations and advocacy experience
• Well-developed understanding of government processes, the policy cycle, the political landscape and political stakeholders
• Experience developing and leading advocacy and government relations strategies and campaigns
• Ability to navigate an environment of change and ambiguity to identify potential solutions
• High level communication skills, including strategic negotiation
• Excellent writing skills with experience in preparing strategic documents for executive external and internal audiences
• Tertiary qualification in a public/health policy, political science, legal, communications or related field
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role

Desirable experience

• Previous experience in a departmental or political staffer role
• Post-graduate qualifications in policy or political science
• Previous experience with media, including acting as a media spokesperson
• Previous experience in health care or with a health peak body

Position description available on request.

Remuneration package based on skills and experience. As a charitable organisation, APNA offers salary packaging.

Note the position is part-time (0.6 FTE but open to negotiation for the right candidate). Listed remuneration based on 1.0FTE equivalence.

*Interviews will be arranged as applications are assessed.