Bicycle Network is a health promotion charity working to encourage more people to ride more often. Our advocacy, programs, events and membership support better cycling conditions, safer streets and healthier communities.

The Opportunity

This entry-level position offers an opportunity to work directly with the Chief Executive Officer while gaining practical experience in transport policy, urban planning, government relations, public affairs and community advocacy.

You will help manage correspondence, meetings and priorities, while researching transport and planning issues, monitoring policy developments and supporting advocacy initiatives. The role is particularly suited to a current university student or recent graduate who wants to apply their knowledge to real-world issues and develop skilled skills.

Key responsibilities

Executive and personal support

· Coordinate the Chief Executive Officer’s diary, meetings, travel and agreed personal administrative arrangements.

· Prepare meeting papers, briefings, correspondence and presentations; record actions and follow up on commitments.

· Keep priorities and projects moving, anticipate what is needed and flag matters requiring attention.

· Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain organised, accessible records.

Advocacy and stakeholder support

· Help coordinate meetings and follow-up with government, politicians, partners and community organisations.

· Research transport, planning, road safety and public health issues, preparing clear summaries supported by reliable sources.

· Monitor relevant policy developments, consultations and media coverage.





· Work with the Public Affairs team to support advocacy campaigns, submissions and community activities.

Efficient ways of working

· Use digital tools to streamline administration, improve workflows and keep track of actions.

· Help organise stakeholder contacts, research and historical material so knowledge can be shared and used across the organisation.

· Work collaboratively across teams and support organisational events and other reasonable duties consistent with the role.

About you

You are curious about how cities work, how transport decisions are made and how better streets and cycling infrastructure can improve people’s lives. You enjoy researching issues, finding information and helping turn ideas into action.

· Organised and reliable, with attention to detail and the ability to manage different tasks and deadlines.

· A confident communicator who writes clearly and enjoys building relationships.

· Proactive and willing to learn, with sound judgement about when to act and when to ask for guidance.

· Comfortable with everyday office software and interested in using technology to work more efficiently.

· Interested in politics, government, public policy, active transport, sustainable cities or public health.





· Enthusiastic about Bicycle Network’s purpose. You do not need to be a cycling expert.

Experience and qualifications

You may be studying, or have recently completed studies in, urban planning, transport, public health, geography, politics, communications or a related discipline.

Previous experience in advocacy or executive support is not essential, but involvement through work, study, volunteering or community activities would be well regarded. What matters most is your initiative, reliability, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for making a difference.

What you will gain

· Firsthand experience working with the Chief Executive Officer of a leading cycling advocacy organisation.

· Exposure to transport planning, infrastructure policy, road safety and public health advocacy.

· An understanding of how government decisions are influenced and how advocacy campaigns are developed.

· Opportunities to research real transport issues and contribute to policy discussions.

· Experience engaging with government, community organisations and other stakeholders.

· Mentoring and practical experience that can support a future career in planning, transport, public policy or advocacy.

What success looks like The Chief Executive Officer is organised and prepared, actions are followed through, stakeholders receive timely responses and research and records are accurate and easy to find.

If you think this sounds like you, please email us a one page cover letter and two page resume to [email protected]. Applications closing COB 19th November 2026.

📌 Executive and Advocacy Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Bicycle Network
📍 Melbourne