Asthma Australia, the national peak body for people with asthma, has set a goal to halve preventable hospital admissions due to asthma by 2030. The vast majority of asthma-related hospitalisations, up to 90 per cent, can be avoided with timely, high-quality primary health care and stronger community-based prevention.
To advance this goal, Asthma Australia delivers education and support for people with asthma, their families and carers, schools and health professionals. The organisation also advocates for system-wide reforms to improve access to care, optimise treatment pathways and reduce inequities, particularly for children and young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse populations and people living in rural and remote areas.
Asthma Australia’s work is grounded in evidence and informed by the lived experience of people with asthma, driving improvements across the health system and delivering better outcomes for Australians. Their programs reflect a commitment to outcomes-focused, equity-driven reform, integrating community insight with clinical expertise to strengthen person-centred asthma care.
The Role
This newly created role works directly with the Director of Public Affairs and Policy and will help shape Asthma Australia’s policy and advocacy voice at a national level. You will contribute to the development of a sophisticated policy, advocacy, and governmentโrelations function that strengthens the organisation’s influence across the health system.
It suits someone who knows the health sector deeply, writes with clarity and influence, and can balance highโlevel strategic thinking with rigorous, detailed policy work.
The responsibilities of the role include:
- Lead the identification and analysis of policy issues relevant to asthma, preventive health and the interests of people affected by asthma
- Develop high-quality, evidence-based policy products, including submissions, position statements, briefings and discussion papers
- Facilitate consumer consultation and engagement to ensure lived experience informs Asthma Australia’s policy positions
- Support the strategic communication of policy positions through media, digital channels, campaigns and stakeholder communications
- Represent Asthma Australia in policy forums, consultations and working groups, and provide clear advice on outcomes and next steps
- Build and maintain productive relationships with government, sector stakeholders and partners
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of policy and advocacy events, including roundtables, workshops and conferences
Essential Criteria
- Qualification in a relevant health or policy-related field and experience in a similar role
- Attention to detail with strong research and analytical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the structure, funding, operation and political context of the Australian health system
- Understanding of government and agency processes at national or state/territory level
- High-level writing skills and ability to synthesise and present information and ideas clearly and concisely
- Ability to manage projects and campaigns, balance competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a small team environment
- Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite and willingness to adopt other relevant systems
- Alignment with Asthma Australia’s mission and values
- Experience working in the not-for-profit or peak body sector is desirable
- Availability to travel occasionally for meetings, consultations and events.
We love partnering with Asthma Australia, these are some of the benefits:
- Salary Sacrifice – access to generous tax savings through salary packaging.
- Flexible Work – you can work hybrid with a 3:2 ratio
- Join a reputable NFP with an award winning workplace culture (XREF Engage Awards Best Workplace Winner)
How to Apply
Join us in making a difference and be part of Asthma Australia. To be considered for this position please apply now with your resume. If you have any further questions, please contact Rhonda at rhonda@beaumontpeople.com.au
Beaumont People is exclusively partnering with Asthma Australia on this recruitment, so please send all enquiries to the above email. There is no closing date for this role, please apply as soon as possible as all applications will be reviewed as they are received.
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
