Senior Manager Policy and External Relations

Bolton Clarke Group one of Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group.

About the opportunity

Join Bolton Clarke in a newly created role supporting the organisation's public advocacy, government relations and policy agenda. You'll work closely with senior leaders to monitor policy and regulatory change, develop high-quality advocacy materials, coordinate external engagement and help position Bolton Clarke as a trusted voice across aged care, healthcare and social services. This role can be based in Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide.

Key activities

• Support public policy, advocacy and external relations strategies aligned to organisational priorities.
• Monitor political, regulatory and sector developments impacting aged care, healthcare and social services.
• Prepare submissions, briefing notes, position papers, consultation responses and advocacy materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with government, regulators, industry bodies and key external stakeholders.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, meetings, briefs and follow-up actions with senior leaders.
• Support evidence-based policy development through research, analysis and internal consultation.

About you

A strategic and politically astute policy, government relations or public affairs professional with strong judgement, exceptional writing capability and the confidence to engage senior leaders and external stakeholders. You bring a strong understanding of policy processes, reform environments and regulated sectors, ideally within health, aged care or community services.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Senior experience in policy, government relations, public affairs, advocacy or stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality submissions, briefing papers and policy analysis.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across government, regulators, industry and internal leadership groups.
• Sound understanding of policy, legislative and regulatory environments affecting complex service organisations.
• Strong research, communication, influence and judgement skills, with resilience in a fast-moving environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, political science, law, economics, communications, business or a related field.

Why Work For Bolton Clarke:

Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs

• A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support

• Career progression and development opportunities

• Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits - claim up to $18,550 tax free

• Private health insurance and gym discounts

• An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family

Apply Now: Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.

Our commitment to diversity: At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.

Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.

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