Patient Advocacy and Government Relations Manager

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in government relations, public affairs, parliamentary environments, advocacy, lobbying, ministerial offices, or policy advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of Australian political and policy processes, with the ability to navigate government, regulatory and stakeholder landscapes effectively.
• Proven ability to build and maintain influential relationships with government stakeholders, industry bodies, advocacy groups, and external partners.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage credibly with senior decision-makers.
• Experience developing and executing advocacy, stakeholder engagement, or policy influence strategies that support organisational objectives.
• Strong project management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, show initiative, and adapt quickly as political, regulatory or business priorities shift.
• Passion for healthcare, patient outcomes, public policy, or regulated industries, with an interest in shaping meaningful change through advocacy and engagement.
• Existing networks within government, parliament, ministerial offices, departments or relevant industry associations will be highly regarded.