Exciting opportunity to lead our activities advocating for a better outcome around health and aged care.

National Seniors Australia is the leading not-for-profit organisation, providing a voice for older Australians. We seek to influence government policy and work for better outcomes in areas relating to health and aged care.

We are looking for strong candidates to fill the full-time role of Senior Policy Officer based in Brisbane or Canberra depending on the chosen applicant, focusing on health and aged care.

On a day-to-day basis you will:

• Assist our Director of Policy and Research to develop policy positions relating to health and aged care
• Participate in consultations and meetings relating to aged care reform with government and relevant stakeholders
• Liaise with government, bureaucracy, business and other community organisations
• Prepare and present detailed policy papers, reports, briefings, submissions, articles and website content
• Facilitate older Australians’ input into government policies and programs to ensure they reflect the diversity of need in the community

We are seeking someone with:

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills who is capable of both leading policy writing and contributing to forums and government relations activities
• Demonstrated strong understanding of national political process
• Understanding of the issues affecting older Australians
• Experience in a similar environment or position

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary – circa $120,000 per annum
• Flexible working arrangements including the capacity to work from Canberra or Brisbane and hybrid work from home arrangements
• Your birthday off

If you have any questions or queries or would like to apply, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Policy Advisor - Brisbane / Canberra enquiry via EthicalJobs.