Policy

Full
time, Ongoing

The position of
Manager – Policy is a leading con
tributor to cohealth’s participation in policy
debate and systemic advocacy. The Manager is responsible for working with
staff, consumers and other relevant stakeholders as required to develop both
responsive and pro-active statements and strategies to represent and promote
cohealth’s position on key areas of policy and social debate.

Position
Responsibilities

Key responsibilities
include:

• Coordinate
  the development of submissions and other documents in response to relevant
  opportunities in the policy environment;
• Develop
  a comprehensive suite of position statements in line with cohealth’s
  strategic directions and priorities, in collaboration with relevant staff,
  consumers and other stakeholders as required;
• Support
  the development of organisational and consumer capacity and competency in
  systemic advocacy;
• Monitor
  the external environment and contribute to the development of advocacy
  strategies to influence the policy environment; and
• Analyse
  the implications and impact of external policy trends likely to impact on
  the organization and communities we serve.

Who is
cohealth?

cohealth is one of
Australia’s largest community health organisations delivering services across
Melbourne’s inner, northern and western metropolitan suburbs.

cohealth’s mission
is to strengthen community and make a difference to the lives and wellbeing of
people, particularly of those who experience stigma and the risk of
marginalisation. We create impact through a powerful combination of advocacy,
innovation in service delivery, and partnership with consumers, communities and
other stakeholders.

With over 30 sites
cohealth provides a range of vital local health and support services including
medical, dental, allied health, mental health, and counselling, and many
specialist health services. More information about cohealth is available on our
website www.cohealth.org.au.

cohealth is an equal
opportunity employer that offers generous salary packaging and opportunity to
undertake professional training and development opportunities. Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people, and those who speak languages other than English
are encouraged to apply.