Health Policy Manager — Drive Reform & Impact

Avant Mutual Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant Mutual Group in Sydney is seeking a Manager, Health Policy to shape reform across Australia's health system. This role focuses on policy design, performance, and reform, working with doctors, regulators and stakeholders to improve patient care.

You will translate complex issues into practical policy proposals, build evidence from research and claims data, and influence decision-makers at Commonwealth and state levels to support safe, high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in health policy or related government or advocacy role.
• Qualifications in public policy, political science, law, economics or public health.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian healthcare system, Medicare and regulation.
• Experience preparing policy papers and briefings that influenced decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify policy priorities and design practical reform proposals.
• Translate issues into policy platforms for government engagement.
• Build evidence base from data, insights, and claims across the organisation.
• Analyse government policy and craft Avant's responses.
• Prepare submissions, policy papers, briefings for senior leaders.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Research analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Public policy degree

Political science degree

Law degree

Economics degree

Public health degree

Job description

Avant Mutual Group in Sydney is seeking a Manager, Health Policy to shape reform across Australia's health system. This role focuses on policy design, performance, and reform, working with doctors, regulators and stakeholders to improve patient care.

You will translate complex issues into practical policy proposals, build evidence from research and claims data, and influence decision-makers at Commonwealth and state levels to support safe, high-quality healthcare.