Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference.
We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, extra leave entitlements, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.
About the role
Full-time permanent position based at any of our capital city offices.
Reporting directly to the General Manager Policy and Advocacy, you will be responsible for:
Developing high-quality policy papers, submissions, presentations and strategic communications
Contributing to national and state-based policy development and advocacy initiatives
Researching and analysing policy developments across aged care, health and disability sectors
Engaging with people living with dementia, families, carers and staff to inform policy priorities
Building and maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders and identifying collaboration opportunities
Leading policy initiatives that respond to the current and emerging needs of people impacted by dementia
Representing Dementia Australia at policy forums, networks and stakeholder meetings
Providing policy advice and support to Policy Officers and contribute to broader advocacy strategies
What is in it for you?
Salary benefits:We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.
Leave allowances:In addition to your annual leave allowance, we offer one day of paid birthday or day of significance leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these fall within your regular work days), enhanced personal leave and extended parental leave for all parents.
You will also receive 17.5% annual leave loading and the option to purchase additional leave.
Work/life balance:Flexible, hybrid work arrangements (2 days in the office, 3 from home).




Employee advantages:Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia, wellbeing programs and free, confidential counselling for you and your family.
Access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs, a paid volunteering day and paid study leave.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:
Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline e.g. Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Politics, Social Work
Minimum 2 years of experience in dementia, consumer advocacy and health, aged care and/or disability policy
Demonstrated understanding and capability in the development of policy and project material including policy position material, governance reports, project management
Continually develops and applies specialist expertise to achieve outcomes
Collaborates with others to remove barriers and break down silos and enable effective delivery of client-focused outcomes
Builds and sustains relationships internally and externally, and helps pursue Dementia Australia's vision and mission
Listens to and considers different ideas, gains consensus and commitment from others
Our values are informed by the voices of people impacted by dementia
Living Experience
Inclusive
Empowering
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About us
Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the over 446,500 Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.7 million people involved in their care.
We advocate for positive change and support vital research.
We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible.
Our commitment to a shared set of values shapes our decisions, actions and behaviours towards achieving our core purpose and strategic priorities.
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📌 Policy Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Dementia Australia Vic Division
📍 Melbourne