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Senior Manager - Advocacy and Government Relations

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists

RANZCO is the medical college for ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand. Our vision is excellence and equity in eye care. This role is an important part of our strategy to further influence eye care in the region by developing strong relationships with governments at all levels.

As the Senior Manager - Advocacy and Government Relations you will be responsible for:

  • Driving and supporting RANZCO’s engagement with government departments and jurisdictions
  • Designing and implementing the RANZCO Advocacy Strategy
  • Developing and nurturing the College’s relationship with other key stakeholders relevant to the role
  • Maintaining a wide range of key external stakeholder relationships on behalf of RANZCO
  • Conducting research and developing draft submissions, reports or proposals to inform or support RANZCO’s policy and advocacy activities
  • Managing and informing key projects including (but not limited to) activities related to the Medicare Benefits System and Indigenous eye health initiatives
  • Supporting and liaising with relevant RANZCO Committees as appropriate
  • Developing and/or maintaining policies and procedures for all areas of responsibility

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced advocacy professional to make their mark in an area that affects all of us. You will be supported by a committed team of professionals and a dedicated membership looking to make a difference.

This role can be located in any area for the right candidate, but will require regular travel to Canberra if not located there. Our office is located in Surry Hills, opposite Central Station.

RANZCO is an equal opportunity employer with a candidate selection policy that encourages diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal or Torres Start Islander people with suitable qualifications and experience are strongly encouraged to apply. This role will also support, along with other staff, our Reconciliation Action Plan.

RANZCO is a full health charity with associated salary packaging benefits as well as other progressive staff entitlements and a flexible work policy.

All applicants must seek a position description from the Head of Advocacy, Gerhard Schlenther, via [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Manager - Advocacy and Government Relations enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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