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Senior Policy Officer - Canberra / Melbourne

Consumers Health Forum of Australia
  • This position can be based in Canberra or Melbourne.

The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is the national peak body representing the interests of Australian healthcare consumers and works to achieve safe, quality, timely healthcare for all Australians, supported by accessible health information and systems. Our vision is a world class healthcare system enhancing the well-being of consumers and communities.

CHF has an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about policy and is looking to have a real impact in the sector. The role will be based in either Canberra or Melbourne. To be successful in this role you enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic environment and are an organised individual with strong written and verbal communication skills. You have a keen eye for detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving and strong research and writing capabilities.

The Senior Policy Officer will develop effective working relationships and manage CHF activities and consultations and provide high level advice and contributions to CHF policy activities.

What you will need:

  • Demonstrated relevant experience in policy develop and analysis in health or other human service policy areas.
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
  • Knowledge of and experience in using a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  • High quality written and verbal skills as well as digital communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, including the use of digital platforms and collaboration tools and managing social media platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in conducting consultations with a range of stakeholders and seeking input and advice and facilitating workshops and events and capacity to professionally represent CHF and our interests in key fora.

This role will require you to:

  • Commit to achieving and upholding the CHF vision, mission and values.
  • Identify areas of opportunity and lead implementation of innovative solutions.
  • Take the lead on key policy issues as determined by the CEO and Policy Director.
  • Support the CEO, Policy and Communications Directors on the broad range of policy issues and developments.
  • Manage specific CHF projects and consultations as identified by the executive.
  • Convene Special Interest Groups of consumers as required in line with priority policy issues.
  • Undertake representation of CHF at meetings, workshops and conferences.
  • Provide expert advice and lead development of health policy positions in CHF priority areas; this includes submissions, discussion papers, reports, etc.

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