• Seeking a Government Relations and Policy Manager
• Full time, Permanent

WHO WE ARE

The Continence Foundation of Australia (the Foundation) is a not-for-profit organisation and the national peak body for incontinence prevention, management, education, awareness, information and advocacy. The Foundation’s vision is ‘an Australian community free of the stigma and restrictions of all aspects of incontinence across the lifespan’.

THIS OPPORTUNITY

The Foundation provides professional development options for health professionals and others who support those living with bladder and bowel health issues. We are looking for a Government Relations and Policy Manager to implement the strategic priorities of the Foundation through responsibility for the leadership of the Foundation’s policy development and influencing priorities.

The role reports to the General Manager Operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role is responsible for monitoring advances across the primary, acute and community health sector, including the Australian Government’s Health Reform framework and identifying opportunities to increase the profile of continence health and services in Australia. Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and lead the implementation of a proactive government relations, policy and advocacy strategy and engagement plans, including organising meetings and government participation in CFA events.
• Foster and maintain a strong network of political and public sector agencies/departments with Federal and State Governments to support policy and advocacy and increase the level of policy support.
• Leadership and management of government consultations and organising meetings on policy development aligned to the Foundation’s Strategic Plan.
• Lead policy analysis, advocacy, lobbying and campaigning, with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare environment positioning the Foundation at the front of the conversations.
• Drive knowledge and counsel staff on current Federal, State and non-government continence health policy issues, reform and mitigation of risks.
• Position and open doors for the Foundation to have a ‘seat at the table’ to drive reform and conversations at sector networks, committees, consultative processes and taskforces.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• Immediate start
• A flexible approach to work
• Salary packaging

ABOUT YOU

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, law, government relations, or related field.
• At least ten years of experience, including experience working with government policy development and public administration.
• Experience with current political, socio-economic and health trends.
• Experience preparing and presenting policy and project proposals to and/or negotiating with federal, state and local government representatives.
• Proven communication and presentation skills.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communications and influencing skills. Ability to operate in politically sensitive environments.

For a copy of the position description, click https://www.continence.org.au/get-involved/join-our-team, or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity call Ruby Dubash, General Manager Operations on 03 8692 8400.