Policy Officer - Osteopathy Australia

• NFP Member Association
• Chatswood 2067 NSW – Hybrid working (WFH & WFO)
• $85 - 95k + Super - depending on experience.
• Be a part of a dynamic, high-performing, and collaborative team.

About the Organisation
Osteopathy Australia is the national peak body representing and advocating for osteopaths and their profession. Through lobbying, policy development, and promoting clinical excellence, they work to advance osteopathy and improve access to services. Members benefit from expert advice, business support, clinical resources, and continuing professional development.

About the Role
Reporting to the Policy and Advocacy Manager, this role works with the policy team in developing and reviewing policies, guidelines, and resources for members. You will conduct research, draft submissions and advocacy statements, and foster relationships with key stakeholders. You will be passionate and proactive in enhancing key areas of policy and advocacy across government and primary care.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop evidence-based policy submissions, statements, reports, and communication materials through research and member consultation.
• Monitor and analyse osteopath-related issues, policies, legislation, and political trends.
• Build relationships with relevant organisations including with government agencies, clinicians and other industry bodies.
• Act as a knowledge hub and communicate policy activities and consultation to key stakeholders including members.
• Provide secretariat and policy support to committees and working groups i.e. preparing agendas, reports, and minutes.
• Conduct administrative, reporting, and ad hoc duties as required.

To be successful you will have:  

• Experience working in policy, advocacy, or academic health.
• Tertiary qualification in public policy, political science, healthcare or equivalent.
• Interest or understanding of the healthcare sector and associated government, regulatory or legislative environments.
• Experience in policy analysis and development – the preparation of reports, briefing papers, advocacy statements and submissions
• Ability to build relationships and manage various stakeholders.
• Attention to detail with strong research and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and proven ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits/Opportunities:

• Work with a close-knit, collaborative, and passionate team.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
• Gifted leave between Christmas and New Year.
• An additional allocated day off per month.
• Access to an on-site gym, pool and sauna.

If you are a passionate and driven professional looking to make a difference in and impact policy at a dedicated and innovative NFP, this is your role! Please APPLY NOW!
  
Alternatively, contact Chris at christopher@beaumontpeople.com.au for more information. 
  
Applications will be reviewed from January 6th, 2025.

Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent, and contract recruitment for NFP organisations including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts. We have been contracted to recruit this role on a retained basis therefore please direct all enquiries to Alyssa at alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or call 02 9093 4907.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way.  We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. 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.