Government Relations Advisor - Randwick, Australia - Black Dog Institute

Black Dog Institute

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Randwick, Australia

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Posted: 24/02/2023

Closing Date: 24/03/2023

Salary:
$83, $88,000.00

Job Type:
Permanent - Full Time

Location:

NSW

Job Category:
Marketing and Communication

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Salary: 83K - 88K + Superannuation + Salary Packaging ($15, $2650 Meal & Entertainment allowance):

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Permanent: full-time (35 hours):

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Flexible work (Hybrid), Flexible hours and 9-day fortnight

About the Institute

Located on Gadigal and Bidjigal land (Randwick,
NSW), Black Dog Institute is the only Medical Research Institute in Australia to investigate mental health across the full lifespan, our aim is to create a mentally healthier world for everyone.

Through effective communications, we lead Australia's population health response to suicide prevention and champion the ongoing conversation of mental health in our society.

Benefits

Hybrid work, 12 days per week in office (choose your days, consistent team collaboration days where possible)
35 hour work week, flexible hours agreements & 9day fortnights, post probation period
Salary Packaging: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $ meal & entertainment
Family first, people first culture, we put our research into action at work to make sure we maintain mental health and wellbeing at work
Pet friendly workplace

Desired Skills and Experience:

The Role
To create a mentally healthier world, we need positive systems and policy change.

This role is responsible for supporting Black Dog Institute's government advocacy and engagement strategies at State and Federal levels and ensuring that decision makers are connected to and informed by world-class mental health evidence.

This role requires a collaborative approach and broad focus across the organisation and mental health sector.

As well as requiring strong consultation with internal stakeholders, relationship building and engagement with peak bodies, professional colleges and other sector organisations will be key to success.

Specifically, this role will play a coordinating role in the development of government briefs, policy papers and submissions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Support and assist the Head of Government relations in the development, implementation and evaluation of government advocacy and engagement strategies to support Black Dog Institute's strategic goals
Develop and maintain relationships with sector organisations and relevant peak bodies to identify opportunities for collaboration, joint advocacy, and information exchange
Maintain close collaboration across the Black Dog Institute to facilitate the transfer of research, data, clinical and specialist insights into effective advocacy, communications, and policy content
Provide reporting and internal communications on the government and key stakeholder engagement strategy to staff of the Institute

Skills & Experience Required

2+ years' experience in policy, government relations or public affairs
Tertiary qualifications in public health, public policy, politics, or equivalent relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to analyse policy, including ability to summarise and evaluate impact of proposed legislation, regulation, and policy documents
Refined written communication skills, including experience in drafting documents, advocacy and position papers, reports, briefings, and correspondence
Demonstrated ability to build strong networks and relationships within stakeholder groups and government at State and Federal levels
Highly developed ability for systems thinking and the ability to synthesise complex information into compelling communications
Ability to travel as required by the position.

EOO Statement
Black Dog Institute is committed to achieving a diverse workforce that reflects our wider community.

We ensure equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, culture, appearance, sexual orientation, lived experience, gender identity, disability and/or family status.

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