• 0.8FTE fixed term contract (12 months)
  
• $80,000 (FTE) plus superannuation
  
• National role, flexible location

Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery. We stand alongside survivors of stroke and their families, healthcare professionals and researchers. We build community awareness and foster new thinking and innovative treatments. We support survivors on their journey to live the best possible life after stroke.

Overall purpose of program

The Public Affairs and Media Division is responsible for the organisation’s profile building, stakeholder communications, government relations and advocacy. The team ensures that the organisation can further its mission, and that our profile and reputation is enhanced and grows. The team is responsible for informing and driving health policy aligned with the organisation’s mission to prevent stroke, save lives, and enhance recovery. These efforts position Stroke Foundation as the voice of stroke in Australia.

Overall purpose of position

Reporting to the National Manager Public Affairs and Media and working closely with other members of the Public Affairs and Media Team, the Policy and Advocacy Officer will support the delivery of the Stroke Foundation’s public affairs, advocacy, and government relations activities.

This includes:

• Undertaking research, writing briefing materials and campaign communications.
• Maintaining key stakeholder databases.
• Working with advocates and our lived experience community.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of an integrated advocacy plan to engage the community and key stakeholders (internal and external) in the organisation’s mission.
• Collaborate with Stroke Foundation’s Marketing and Digital teams to develop activities, website updates and create digital and multimedia collateral to support agreed campaigns and programs.
• Support the development and delivery of Stroke Foundation events/activities where appropriate, including the development of briefing materials and speaking notes.
• Conduct background research to inform the development of policy papers, submissions and briefs.
• Draft correspondence and respond to enquiries.
• Assist with the development of campaign communications and materials and other administration requirements.
• Data entry and maintaining stakeholder records and databases.
• Undertake other relevant tasks and duties as directed by the National Manager Public Affairs.

Your background, skills, and experience

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in health policy, public health, health or related disciplines.

Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills. Highly developed administration skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Outlook 360, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); Sharepoint; and video/tele-conferencing platforms.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to emerging issues.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and professional integrity.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Highly motivated with strong initiative and self-management skills.

Experience:

• Experience in the development of health policies, position statements and briefing papers.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of complex policy issues.
• Project support experience.
• Knowledge of the Australian government, non-profit and health system structures is desirable.
• Experience using CRM tools/databases is desirable.

What's on offer?

A flexible, innovative and dynamic organisation with an engaged and high-performing workforce, with the added benefits of competitive remuneration and salary packaging.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with one of Australia’s leading not-for profit organisations that has a positive influence on the lives of thousands of Australians each year. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of an organisation that is making a real difference in people’s lives, submit your resume and covering letter via our career page on our website. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we are reviewing applications as they are submitted.

Stroke Foundation embraces cultural diversity and strongly encourages suitably qualified people from all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Stroke Foundation is a bi-partisan organisation that delivers advocacy activities in line with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) guidelines. https://www.acnc.gov.au/

For enquiries please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Policy and Advocacy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.