Policy & Standards Officer
Policy & Standards Officer
Posted
30-Jul-2025
Location
Sydney - North Shore & Northern Beaches
Sector
Associations & Memberships
Salary
$110,000.00 - $115,000.00 Year $110 - 115k + Super
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3949381
Policy & Standards Officer – Health Member Association
- Full-time, Permanent | Hybrid working (WFH & WFO)
- $110 - 115k + Super (depending on experience) | NFP
- Join a dynamic team in a brand-new role driving real impact.
This not-for-profit association supports health professionals across Australia and New Zealand, advancing clinical excellence through education, research, policy, and advocacy. It plays a key role in shaping medical standards and influencing health priorities.
About the Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created role provides a valuable opportunity to lead the development and review of medical standards and actively engage with government and sector stakeholders. You’ll influence strategic health policy, contribute to advocacy initiatives, and help establish the organisation as a thought leader in medical standards and sector collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the review and update of medical standards, guidelines, and policies.
- Coordinate consultation processes and submissions with members, committees, and external stakeholders.
- Prepare evidence-based reports, position papers, and briefing notes for government and industry engagement.
- Represent the organisation in high-level forums, working groups, and policy discussions.
- Monitor regulatory and legislative changes across Australia and New Zealand.
- Support risk management, compliance audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide secretariat support for the Standards Committee and maintain accurate documentation.
- Background in health, medical, or public health policy (essential).
- Demonstrated experience in policy development, standards review, and project implementation.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with confidence to represent the organisation at sector and government forums.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare complex documents for public and professional audiences.
- High attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and deliver accurate outcomes.
- Professional maturity and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Join a dynamic, values-driven organisation with a collaborative and supportive culture.
- Benefit from hybrid work flexibility and comprehensive employee benefits.
- Access ongoing professional development and strategic advocacy exposure.
- Play a key role in shaping national health standards and influencing policy across Australia and New Zealand.
- Work alongside senior leaders committed to positive impact and innovation.
For a confidential discussion, contact Alyssa at alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or 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.
