Director of Public Affairs and Policy
A high-impact Executive role is available with a national influence, seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to join the Executive Team. The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years' experience in public affairs leadership roles, thriving at the intersection of strategy, influence, and impact.
The Director of Public Affairs and Policy will lead a small team and take charge of organisational leadership as part of the Executive Team, driving Asthma Australia's federal and state government relations strategy, leading policy development, government relations, media, consumer engagement, and health partnerships. They will build alliances across health, government, and community sectors, positioning asthma as a national health priority, and championing the voices of people with asthma through compelling advocacy and engagement.
* Executive leadership with a whole-of-organisation approach and collaborative, solutions-focused leadership style.
* Proven success shaping policy and funding outcomes at state and federal levels.
* Strong understanding of political processes, health reform, and public policy.
* Credibility and contacts with government, media, and health sector leaders.
* Excellent communication and storytelling skills, and media experience.
* Connection to Asthma Australia's mission and values.
Key Responsibilities:
* Organisational leadership as part of the Executive Team.
* Driving Asthma Australia's federal and state government relations strategy.
* Leading policy development, government relations, media, consumer engagement, and health partnerships.
What We Offer:
* A high-impact Executive role with national influence.
* Flexible working arrangements and salary packaging.
* A passionate, inclusive, and mission-driven team.
* A platform to drive systemic change and elevate asthma as a health priority.