ASHM is a not-for-profit organisation seeking an experienced National Policy and Education leader to provide strategic direction across the portfolio. The role will help shape policy priorities, strengthen key partnerships and support ASHM’s broader organisational strategy across the HIV, blood-borne viruses (BBVs) and sexual and reproductive health sectors.

About You

You're a strategic and collaborative leader who enjoys working across policy, stakeholder engagement and organisational strategy. You're confident navigating complex environments, building partnerships and identifying opportunities to achieve meaningful outcomes.

We’re looking for someone who:

- Has strong policy and strategic leadership experience.
- Understands health systems and the broader policy landscape.
- Is confident engaging with government, senior stakeholders and diverse sector partners.
- Brings strong people leadership, sound judgement and a genuine interest in public health or the not-for-profit sector.

Location

Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne office, with remote work also available. Open to applicants based in any of these locations.

Employment Status

Permanent, Full time

Salary

$ 125-$135k + Super (commensurate with skills and experience)

The final offer within the advertised range will depend on the successful candidate's skills and experience.

About ASHM Health

ASHM is a peak professional body representing healthcare professionals working in HIV, BBVs, and sexual and reproductive health. We partner without prejudice, working collaboratively to develop workforce capacity and strengthen health systems to uphold the dignity and rights of people facing stigma and barriers to care.





An independent community of practice, ASHM is a trusted organisation and accredited charity that develops resources and guidelines, delivers training, runs conferences, and advocates passionately for the needs of our members and communities.

Our members and supporters are health workers, community organisers, policy makers, health promoters, medical students, professionals, and specialists – all united to eliminate harm from these diseases, improve wellbeing and to protect our diverse communities.

Our values

ASHM prioritises collaboration, best practices, transparency, community ties, cultural respect, privacy, and addressing social inequities for continual quality improvement.

Benefits of working at ASHM Health

- Flexibility: Hybrid working and flexible hours to help support balance and adaptability in how we work
- Outstanding benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including not-for-profit salary packaging, novated leasing, and fringe benefit tax concessions
- Extra time to recharge: In addition to annual leave loading, we offer two extra paid days off over the Christmas and New Year period
- Support for growing families: We offer paid parental leave to eligible employees,



providing extra support during this important life transition.
- Wellbeing matters: We offer an Employee Assistance Program and a flexible, caring work environment that supports balance and mental wellbeing.
- Purpose-driven work: Be part of an organisation that values ethics, integrity, and social impact and puts purpose at the centre of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic leadership

- Lead the development and implementation of the portfolio strategy
- Monitor and identify emerging trends and opportunities in the sector
- Drive strategic planning, innovation and continuous improvement.

Policy and sector leadership

- Lead ASHM's policy contribution and develop organisational positions on priority issues.
- Represent ASHM across national forums, advisory committees and sector events.
- Build and promote ASHM relationships with governments, peak bodies and partners
- Own the portfolio budget and lead annual budget development
- Monitor financial performance and return on investment.
- Recommend strategic investment decisions to the Senior Management Team (SMT)
- Ensure financial sustainability of the National Policy and Education portfolio
- Set strategic direction across disease portfolios.
- Balance competing priorities to achieve strategic outcomes.
- Lead, coach and support Program Managers.

Executive leadership

- Represent the National Policy and Education portfolio and provide expert policy advice to the (SMT)
- Prepare CEO and Board papers on an ad hoc basis represent the National Policy and Education portfolio as an invited guest at Board Meetings
- Contribute to organisational st

📌 Head of National Policy and Education (Sydney)
🏢 Ashm Health
📍 Sydney