Policy Officer
Policy Officer
Posted
31-Jul-2025
Location
Sydney - North Shore & Northern Beaches
Sector
Associations & Memberships
Salary
$90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Year $90 - 100k + Super
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3949501
Policy Officer – Health Member Association
- Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid working (2 WFH & 3 WFO)
- $90 - 100k + Super (depending on experience) | NFP
- Shape and drive real impact to improve healthcare outcomes.
This leading national membership association represents medical specialists and trainees across Australia. It is recognised as the trusted authority in its field, dedicated to education, advocacy, and setting high professional standards to improve access to quality healthcare for all communities.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, you’ll join a collaborative team shaping health policy and improving access to specialist care. You’ll develop evidence-based submissions, position statements, and consultation responses, monitor emerging issues, and identify advocacy opportunities.
The role involves working closely with members and stakeholders, supporting advisory committees, managing policy updates, and contributing to strategic projects and community engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, draft, and review evidence-based policy submissions, position statements, and reports with input from members and experts.
- Monitor emerging health policy issues, legislation, and consultations.
- Collaborate with committees, members, and stakeholders to align policy with organisational priorities.
- Provide secretariat support, including agendas, minutes, and follow-ups.
- Assist advocacy campaigns and develop clear messaging for stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant organisations.
- Act as a knowledge hub, communicating policy updates internally and externally.
- Manage administrative, reporting, and ad hoc tasks as needed.
- Tertiary qualifications in health policy, public health, or related fields (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated experience in developing health policy submissions or similar evidence-based content.
- Strong understanding of the Australian health system and policy environment.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Collaborative, proactive, and confident, engaging with diverse stakeholders
- Experience within healthcare, professional associations, or the not-for-profit sector.
- Hybrid flexibility (2 days from home and 3 in the office) + additional benefits.
- Professional development and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Salary packaging Gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Collaborative, supportive team culture in a growing, purpose-driven organisation.
For a confidential discussion, contact Alyssa at Alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or call 02 9093 4907.
Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations, including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and people with disabilities. 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.
