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?

- Full-time permanent position - $110,000.00 + super + salary sacrifice - Office location in Rhodes - Versatile with WFH three days per week - Opportunity to influence mental health policy and advocacy in NSW - Collaborative and values-driven team workplace - 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.
- Strong 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.

📌 Policy & Advocacy Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 MAYDAY Recruitment Group - Winner Outstanding Agency 2023
📍 Melbourne