Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor

About Us

At Cancer Council Queensland, our mission is simple - to ensure no Queenslander is left navigating cancer alone. We’re here to provide support to everyone impacted by cancer, and to improve quality of life for all Queenslanders facing a diagnosis. We do this through work in three key areas, cancer research, cancer prevention and early detection, and cancer support services.

Working at Cancer Council Queensland

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by living our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member.

About The Role

As Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor, you will be instrumental in guiding CCQ’s policy and advocacy work. You will monitor and interpret the external environment, including government policy, regulatory settings, industry trends and stakeholder sentiment, and providing strategic advice that informs advocacy and policy outcomes across the organisation. By translating complex information into practical guidance, you will help ensure leaders are well informed, proactive and clear on how public policy and stakeholder dynamics align with organisational priorities.

Your Role Will Include

• Leading policy analysis by monitoring political, legislative, sector and community developments, identifying reform opportunities and organisational risks.
• Building strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders to ensure CCQ has open access to decision makers and influencers to disseminate and collaborate on policy and strategic positions, including maintaining a stakeholders database
• In consultation with Senior Leadership, developing and delivering on an advocacy and policy strategy and work plan which incorporates objectives and specific measures of success

About you

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, government relations, communications or public health (preferred).
• Experience in policy, advocacy or government relations, ideally within public health, mental health or broader social policy
• Ability to intentionally and measurably lead the development and delivery of the advocacy and policy strategy and progress its outcomes.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to effectively manager stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated experience working in a cross functional team environment to help deliver projects and new strategic initiatives.
• Strong data management skills and business acumen with the ability to identify opportunities between external initiatives and mission delivery.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence external stakeholders at multiple levels in organisations.
• Knowledge of the structures and processes of Queensland’s and Australia’s political and health policy environment (well regarded).
• Proven success in influencing changes in policy and systems.

Benefits

Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced, exciting and fulfilling lives. Our growing Non-for-Profit organisation offers employees:

• Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Hybrid Work options).
• ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Professional Development Allowance
• Workplace health programs, such as Fitness Passport
• Cancer Council Shop discount

How to apply

Applications Should Be Addressed To

People and Culture Team

Cancer Council Queensland

Please Include The Following Documentation With Your Application

• Cover letter - Your cover letter should clearly indicate the position you are applying for and give a brief summary of your motivations for applying and your relevant skills and experience.
• Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council Queensland reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

In line with our value of being inclusive, applications are strongly encouraged from Indigenous Australians, people from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

The successful applicant will be required to conduct a current National Police Certificate.

Please be advised, Cancer Council Queensland will need to collect personal information from candidates during recruitment and onboarding processes.