Senior Policy & Government Relations Lead

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and benefits

Learning and development

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane is a leading not-for-profit health organisation seeking a policy and government relations specialist to shape SVHA’s agenda and advise senior leaders. You will develop positions, briefs and advocacy materials, build relationships with government bodies, and support nationwide engagement on health and aged care issues.

This role offers the chance to influence public policy and drive meaningful change within a respected healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public policy, government relations, or public affairs.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent research and writing for policy papers and executive briefings.
• Strong relationships with senior stakeholders and knowledge of government processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop policy positions, submissions, briefing papers and advocacy materials that reflect SVHA priorities.
• Provide policy analysis and strategic advice to support executive decision-making on health and aged care policy.
• Support SVHA’s national advocacy and government relations agenda, including briefs and talking points for senior leaders.
• Build and maintain relationships with government departments, ministers’ offices and peak bodies.
• Monitor legislative developments, identify risks, opportunities and advocacy priorities.
• Coordinate participation in parliamentary inquiries and stakeholder forums.
• Collaborate with clinicians and subject matter experts to align policy with the organizational voice.
• Partner with communications to align policy and stakeholder engagement with broader objectives.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Public policy/related degree

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane is a leading not-for-profit health organisation seeking a policy and government relations specialist to shape SVHA’s agenda and advise senior leaders. You will develop positions, briefs and advocacy materials, build relationships with government bodies, and support nationwide engagement on health and aged care issues.

This role offers the chance to influence public policy and drive meaningful change within a respected healthcare system.