Policy and Government Relations Advisor
Job No:
GEORGE1025
Location:
Randwick
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide.
- Part Time Opportunity (0.6FTE/ 3 Days Per Week)
- Randwick, NSW
- 24 Month Fixed Term Contract
- Hybrid working environment
Pro-Rata Salary Range of $90-$105k Base (dependent on experience, skills and capabilities) plus 12% Superannuation + Smart Salary Packaging Benefit
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Policy and Government Relations Advisor to support its Impact and Engagement team through policy analysis and by fostering strong relationships with government and key stakeholders across Australia.
This opportunity will work closely with our Institute’s researchers and senior leaders to advance policy initiatives focused on improving health outcomes for communities facing inequity.
This role will involve a collaborative approach with colleagues in the UK and India as part of the global Impact and Engagement team contributing to cross-regional projects and aligning work in Australia and Pacific with broader international initiatives.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct background research on relevant health policy issues and analyse policy development to identify impacts on the Institute.
- Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, submissions and presentations for team members and management staff.
- Support our government relations activities including engaging with Ministers’ and MPs’ offices, arranging meetings, tracking engagement and supporting planning.
- Support broader engagement with government officials, civil society, and other key stakeholders, including through supporting the planning of events and other advocacy activities.
- Track relevant submissions and parliamentary inquiries, relevant government announcements, and opportunities for public advocacy.
- Provide support to team members in delivering projects including background research and maintaining efficient systems for government engagement and advocacy; provide support to research teams in delivering their impact goals.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong policy engagement and influencing skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and manage projects independently, prioritising and managing workflow and ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Ability to travel in Australia and internationally if/when appropriate.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to The George Institute’s values and model these in all aspects of your work.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience of advocacy, policy influencing and strategy development in the global health or related sectors.
- Tertiary qualification(s) in social sciences, economics, health sciences, law, communications or related discipline.
- Experience of high-level stakeholder engagement across multiple sectors.
- Experience of building and sustaining strong, mutually beneficial partnerships to achieve impactful outcomes.
For more information on this role, please see our detailed Position Description here
Please visit our website for more on The George: Home | The George Institute for Global Health
Applications close Monday 30th March, 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
The unrestricted right to work in Australia is a requirement for this position. Candidates requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
The George Institute for Global Health was established in 1999 with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly underserved populations, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat the world’s biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury.
With offices in Australia, China, India and the UK, we have over 1000 people with >400 projects in over 60 countries. We focus on the global health challenges that cause the greatest loss of life, the greatest impairment of life quality and the substantial economic burden, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
What we do
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Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
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Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
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Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
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Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship
For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org.
Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it. So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.
We value workplace diversity and encourage applications from people living with disability; women; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people who identify as LGBTIQ+; mature-aged people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Your Career at The George Institute
Not for Profit Salary Packaging: Receive an industry standard salary in addition to your Base Salary and Superannuation. You will have access to salary packaging benefits allowing you to use up to $15,900 of your pre-tax income on every day expenses such as rent and groceries. You will also have an option to package up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Visit www.smartsalary.com.au for more information
Flexible Working Arrangements: We are proud of our flexible working arrangements and the set up that suits you best – onsite, hybrid or WFH (dependent on individual role)
Professional Development Support: Employee’s of TGI receive $3,000 annual Learning and Development wallet to spend on approved courses to support your professional development
Employee Wellbeing Focus: A focus on employee wellbeing including global employee engagement surveys, reward and recognition programs and wellness challenges
Global Collaboration and Impact: Be part of a diverse international team working on projects in over 40 countries. All focused on improving global health outcomes
Why The George?
We are committed to attracting, developing, rewarding and retaining the best people in their fields to conduct and support our innovative and highest quality research programs.
Take advantage of our rewards you may enjoy as part of The George team.
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Generous salary packaging benefits increasing your take home pay
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Learning and career development opportunities
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Extra leave days including extended Christmas break and study leave
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YourFlex arrangements e.g. start/finish times, purchase leave, location
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A global, diverse, inclusive team committed to making impact
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