CareerPlan

Manager - Health Policy

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-22

Core

Design, performance, and reform of the Australian health system and policy settings supporting safe, high-quality healthcare and sustainable medical practice.

Role type

Manager, Health Policy

Builds

Policy platforms, practical reform proposals, evidence base, submissions, policy papers, and briefings for governments and decision makers.

Domain

Australian healthcare system, public policy, political science, law, economics, public health

Required skills

Policy design and reform, stakeholder management, relationship building, policy paper and submission writing, government policy analysis, research and data synthesis, strategic communication, political acumen, navigating complex policy environments

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Identify major challenges facing doctors and the health system and develop policy priorities; Design policy platforms and practical reform proposals for governments; Build the evidence base for policy positions using research and member insights; Analyse government policy and reform proposals and develop responses; Prepare submissions, policy papers, briefings, and advice for senior leaders; Work with colleagues across advocacy, communications, and the broader business to advance policy priorities

Seniority

Manager, strategic execution and team building