In-Demand Policy manager Jobs in Australia

Manager - Policy & Research
Australia Red Cross —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
20h
Manager Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
Office of the Secretary —Sydney NSW
- $154,231 - $178,369 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- No degree
- Communication skills
13d
Intensive Education Case Manager - Metropolitan North Region
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Temporary
12d
Community Engagement Manager, Data Centres (Australia)
Anthropic —Sydney NSW
- Hybrid work
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
- Parental leave
13d
Policy and Projects Officer - Animal Biosecurity
Agriculture and Biosecurity —New South Wales
- $116,981 - $129,492 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
12d
Policy Officer
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
8d
Strategy & Operations Senior Manager, Australia
Whatnot —Melbourne VIC
- $204,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Data analysis skills
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
International Education Global Engagement Manager
Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) —Greater Adelaide SA
- $121,755 - $136,267 a year
- AI
- Communication skills
5d
Manager Emergency Management Policy
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
7d
Social Inclusion Policy and Project Officer (Multicultural portfolio)
City of Boroondara —City of Boroondara VIC
- $104,790 - $114,015 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Microsoft Office
- Computer skills
5h
Change and Adoption Manager
Western Sydney University —Parramatta NSW
- $137,681 - $147,032 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- No degree
- Business
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
8d
Community Engagement Manager | Balcatta Support Centre
Sodexo —Western Australia
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Partnerships Manager
TodayTix Group —Remote
- Full-time
- Remote
- AI
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Senior Policy Officer – Dhelk Dja Koori Caucus Secretariat
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) —Preston VIC
- $115,337 - $120,440 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Parental leave
14d
Project Manager
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
13d
Manager - Evaluation and Review
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Leadership
4d
Hero Enablement Manager - Remote
Employment Hero —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- AI
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
Category Marketing Manager, Australia - Fashion
Whatnot —Melbourne VIC
- $153,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Marketing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
ASO7 Partnerships Program Project Manager - Multiple Vacancies
SA Health —Adelaide SA
- $116,089 - $125,490 a year
- Full-time
14d
Program Manager - Employment & Training
Kurbingui Youth & Family Development —Zillmere QLD
- $63 - $65 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- No degree
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
12d

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Manager - Policy & Research

Australia Red Cross -
Brisbane QLD

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Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
20 hours ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Research
Analysis skills
Leadership

Full Job Description

Permanent full time role
Flexible location within Australia
Hybrid working – 2 days in office/3 days from home

About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role
The Manager - Policy & Research leads Australian Red Cross’ public policy and research function, ensuring the organisation has clear, evidence-informed research and policy foundations that underpin our work.
Reporting to the Director Humanitarian Diplomacy and Policy, the role shapes and delivers our Research Agenda and policy priorities, driving the production of high-quality analysis, frameworks, policy positions and research outputs to inform humanitarian diplomacy, government engagement, and program design. You will provide leadership, manage the Adviser – Policy & Research, and foster collaboration across Directorates, State and Territory offices, government and external research and policy partners.

What you will bring

Substantial experience in leading or managing a policy or research function in a complex organisation.
Substantial experience in developing public policy positions in humanitarian , social policy, or related fields - in a government or not-for-profit setting.
Advanced research and analytical skills, with the demonstrated ability to translate research and evidence into credible, actionable policy outputs
Strategic thinking and political awareness, with the ability to anticipate emerging issues and position the organisation proactively.
High level of interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and with the ability to prepare high-quality policy briefs, papers, and frameworks.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to broker alignment across diverse teams and external partners.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including managing staff and building capability.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
Work flexibility: Australian Red Cross operates under a hybrid working model which includes two days on-site and three days from home, providing you more work/life balance
Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Life, Health & Wellbeing: You can access a paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. You can also tap into specialist health and wellbeing advice via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider, Converge International.
Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development.

Further information
This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award.
For additional enquiries, please contact Amanda Alford at [email protected] for a confidential discussion. Please note, email is for enquiries only. Applications must be received online to be considered
Applications close: Tuesday 15th September

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

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policy manager jobs in australia

Manager - Policy & Research

Manager Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

Intensive Education Case Manager - Metropolitan North Region

Community Engagement Manager, Data Centres (Australia)

Policy and Projects Officer - Animal Biosecurity

Policy Officer

Strategy & Operations Senior Manager, Australia

International Education Global Engagement Manager

Manager Emergency Management Policy

Social Inclusion Policy and Project Officer (Multicultural portfolio)

Change and Adoption Manager

Community Engagement Manager | Balcatta Support Centre

Partnerships Manager

Senior Policy Officer – Dhelk Dja Koori Caucus Secretariat

Project Manager

Manager - Evaluation and Review

Hero Enablement Manager - Remote

Category Marketing Manager, Australia - Fashion

ASO7 Partnerships Program Project Manager - Multiple Vacancies

Program Manager - Employment & Training

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