Senior Advocacy and Engagement Manager

• Flexible location with remote working arrangements, applicant location flexible
• Full-time or 0.8 FTE opportunity
• Competitive salary plus access to not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $18,500 per annum)
• Help shape national policy and improve outcomes for Australians affected by rare and less common cancers

About Rare Cancers Australia

Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) is Australia's leading advocacy and support organisation for people affected by rare and less common cancers.

Every day, we work alongside patients, carers, clinicians, researchers, industry and governments to improve access to treatment, influence health policy, deliver practical support and ensure the voices of people living with rare cancers are heard.

Our team is passionate, collaborative and values-driven. We are committed to creating meaningful change while fostering a supportive, flexible workplace where our people can thrive.

About The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join RCA in a newly created role that sits at the intersection of advocacy, engagement and public affairs.

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, you will lead the delivery of RCA's advocacy and stakeholder engagement strategy, translating patient stories, research and evidence into campaigns and initiatives that influence policy and improve the lives of Australians affected by rare and less common cancers.

Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you'll help strengthen RCA's reputation as Australia's trusted voice for rare cancers while building relationships with government, media, clinicians and key stakeholders.

This is a role where your work will directly contribute to national health policy and system change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advocacy and engagement initiatives that influence policy and system change.
• Transform research, patient insights and evidence into compelling advocacy content.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government, healthcare organisations, clinicians, patient groups and other key stakeholders.
• Develop media releases, opinion pieces, briefings, speeches and campaign materials.
• Identify opportunities to increase awareness of rare and less common cancers through strategic engagement.
• Support senior leaders with high-quality briefing papers, presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Champion authentic patient and carer voices across all advocacy activities.
• Represent RCA externally where required and contribute to organisational thought leadership.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with outstanding communication skills and a genuine passion for creating positive change.

You Will Bring

• Qualifications in communications, public policy, public affairs, journalism, health, political science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated experience in advocacy, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, government relations or strategic communications.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to simplify complex policy, research and health information for different audiences.
• Experience developing advocacy campaigns or influencing public policy.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Excellent project management and organisational capability.
• The ability to work collaboratively while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in healthcare, cancer, patient advocacy or the not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded.

Why Join Rare Cancers Australia?

At RCA you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

We Offer

• Flexible remote working arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $18,500 per annum.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive and purpose-driven culture.
• The opportunity to help shape Australia's rare cancer landscape.

How To Apply

To be considered for this role, applicants are required to submit a current resume and cover letter (please combine into the one document) demonstrating their knowledge, skills, and experience as relevant to this role (please see attached position description).

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

Applications close at 9am on Monday the 27th of July.

Complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button, and we’ll be in touch.

Enquiries regarding this role can be addressed to: ***email_hidden***. Please do not email applications to this email address.

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