Job Description

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.

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Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders, you'll lead the development of evidence-based policy, coordinate strategic advocacy initiatives, and build solid relationships across government, industry, and the broader health sector.

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What's in it for you?

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- $110,000.00 + super + salary sacrifice
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- Office location in Rhodes
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- Flexible with WFH three days per week
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- Opportunity to influence mental health policy and advocacy in NSW
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- Collaborative and values-driven team environment
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- Meaningful work with genuine community impact
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- Exposure to senior stakeholders across government and the health sector
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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.

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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.

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What's in it for you?

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- Full-time permanent position
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- $110,000.00 + super + salary sacrifice
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- Office location in Rhodes
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- Flexible with WFH three days per week
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- Opportunity to influence mental health policy and advocacy in NSW
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- Collaborative and values-driven team environment
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- Meaningful work with genuine community impact
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- Exposure to senior stakeholders across government and the health sector
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The Role:

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- Monitor and analyse mental health policy, legislation, and emerging issues.
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- Develop policy briefs, submissions, reports, and advocacy materials.
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- Lead the preparation of consultation, pre-budget, and pre-election submissions.
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- Develop and implement advocacy strategies aligned with organisational priorities.
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with government, industry bodies, and key stakeholders.
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- Coordinate collaborative advocacy campaigns and strategic partnerships.
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- Support media and digital communications by preparing content and identifying engagement opportunities.
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- Represent the organisation at meetings, forums, and stakeholder events.
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- Monitor and evaluate the impact of policy and advocacy initiatives.
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About You:

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- Experience in policy development and advocacy, ideally within health, mental health, government, or the not-for-profit sector.
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- Robust understanding of public policy and government processes.
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- Exceptional writing skills with experience producing submissions, briefing papers, reports, and policy documents.
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
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- The ability to analyse complex information and communicate it clearly to a range of audiences.
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- A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently and influence key decision-makers.
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- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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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