ABOUT AUDIOLOGY AUSTRALIA

Audiology Australia is the peak professional association representing audiologists in Australia and its purpose is to open up the world of ear and hearing healthcare for the wellbeing of all. Established in 1968, it has a current membership of over 3,500 audiologists representing approximately 95% of the profession.

The profession of audiology is self-regulating, and Audiology Australia strives to help our members deliver the highest standards of contemporary hearing health care through professional accreditation, education, professional development, policy and advocacy and networking and collaboration.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary purpose of the Policy Officer position is to support strategic policy and advocacy initiatives at Audiology Australia through the development of submissions, position statements and stakeholder engagement on matters that are crucial to the profession of audiology and hearing health care more broadly. This role will also help support the implementation of policy initiatives under the new Strategic Plan 2023-2028.

This is an ongoing 0.8 FTE position, reporting to the Advocacy and Policy Manager.

You will be part of a small team based at the National Office in Richmond, Victoria. Audiology Australia is an equal opportunity employer and provides a flexible and supportive working environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Advocacy and Policy Manager, the Policy Officer role will involve:

• Identifying government, parliamentary and agency inquiries covering issues relevant to Audiology Australia and its members and draft and coordinate submissions in response
• Researching and preparing position statements and other internal and external member policy documents
• Working with the Communications Team to develop/publish targeted information that members can use directly in relation to the role and value of audiology services
• Providing secretarial support for the Board and/or Audiology Australia member committees and working groups to develop policy initiatives
• Preparing reports, briefs and correspondence to inform the Board, members and other key stakeholders of relevant policy activities
• Developing regular updates on policy activities for member publications such as the fortnightly eNews newsletter and quarterly Audiology Now publication
• Representing Audiology Australia at stakeholder meetings as required
• Other policy duties as requested from time to time by the Advocacy and Policy Manager

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

REQUIRED

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a policy role

• Strong written and verbal skills with demonstrated capacity to develop a wide variety of policy documents, including submissions, position statements and member policies
• Demonstrated ability to independently undertake complex research, quickly synthesise information, and make recommendations for actions
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Proven capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team, as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Sound knowledge of the Australian health sector

DESIRABLE

• Relevant tertiary qualification in policy, health or other relevant field
• Experience working for a not-for-profit, member-based association

To learn more about Audiology Australia, visit our website at audiology.asn.au.

If you would like any further information or have any questions about the position, please contact the Advocacy and Policy Manager Elissa Campbell at [email protected] using the subject line: Policy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.   

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