MAYDAY Recruitment is partnering with a respected membership organisation within the health sector to recruit an experienced
Policy & Advocacy Advisor
. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about shaping public policy, influencing government decision-making, and driving meaningful change in mental health.
Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders, you'll lead the development of evidence-based policy, coordinate strategic advocacy initiatives, and build strong relationships across government, industry, and the broader health sector.
What's in it for you?
$110,****** + super + salary sacrifice
Office location in Rhodes
Flexible with WFH three days per week
Opportunity to influence mental health policy and advocacy in NSW
Collaborative and values-driven team setting
Meaningful work with genuine community impact
Exposure to senior stakeholders across government and the health sector
MAYDAY Recruitment is partnering with a respected membership organisation within the health sector to recruit an experienced
Policy & Advocacy Advisor
. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about shaping public policy, influencing government decision-making, and driving meaningful change in mental health.
Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders, you'll lead the development of evidence-based policy, coordinate strategic advocacy initiatives, and build robust relationships across government, industry, and the broader health sector.
What's in it for you?
Full-time permanent position
$110,****** + super + salary sacrifice
Office location in Rhodes
Flexible with WFH three days per week
Opportunity to influence mental health policy and advocacy in NSW




Collaborative and values-driven team environment
Meaningful work with genuine community impact
Exposure to senior stakeholders across government and the health sector
The Role:
Monitor and analyse mental health policy, legislation, and emerging issues.
Develop policy briefs, submissions, reports, and advocacy materials.
Lead the preparation of consultation, pre-budget, and pre-election submissions.
Develop and implement advocacy strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with government, industry bodies, and key stakeholders.
Coordinate collaborative advocacy campaigns and strategic partnerships.
Support media and digital communications by preparing content and identifying engagement opportunities.
Represent the organisation at meetings, forums, and stakeholder events.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of policy and advocacy initiatives.
About You:
Experience in policy development and advocacy, ideally within health, mental health, government, or the not-for-profit sector.
Robust understanding of public policy and government processes.
Exceptional writing skills with experience producing submissions, briefing papers, reports, and policy documents.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
The ability to analyse complex information and communicate it clearly to a range of audiences.
A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently and influence key decision-makers.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
If you're passionate about using policy and advocacy to create positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Policy & Advocacy Advisor (New South Wales)
🏢 Mayday Recruitment Group
📍 New South Wales