Policy and Research Manager - Flexible Location

• Salary: $131,000 to 136,000 + super + NFP Salary Sacrifice benefits
• Two-year contract
• Flexible / hybrid work arrangements
• Award winning culture

ABOUT FARE

The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for an Australia free from alcohol harms – where communities are healthy and well and where laws, policies and programs are fair, equitable and just.

We work collaboratively with local communities, people with lived experience of alcohol harm, values-aligned organisations, health professionals, researchers and governments across the nation to raise community awareness of alcohol harms, advocate for policy change aimed at preventing alcohol-related harms and increase accountability of companies that fuel harm.

FARE employees work flexibly from offices in Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide, as well as from other locations around Australia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Policy and Research Manager supports the Policy and Research Director in the leadership and management of the Policy and Research team and serves as the key operational lead for the team's work program. The role is responsible for translating strategic priorities into operational plans, establishing effective systems, processes and ways of working, coordinating team resources and overseeing the delivery of policy, advocacy and research activities.

The role will be responsible for the harmful product marketing workstream, including advocacy in digital environments.

The role will have a high degree of autonomy within the Policy and Research team, reporting to the Policy and Research Director.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAM

• Ability to lead, coach and support team members to achieve shared objectives by operationalising strategic priorities into clear work plans, deliverables and performance outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience providing expert advice to achieve policy and advocacy objectives that align with organisational strategy.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage complex projects, and prioritise competing demands.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to many stakeholder settings.
• Professional experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, policy and advocacy strategy development.
• Academic qualifications in health, social science, public policy or other relevant subject area, or equivalent professional experience.
• Understanding of government policy processes.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program.
• Gifted leave over Christmas holiday shut-down.
• Great workplace culture: FARE has received Xref Engage’s Best Workplace Award in 2024, 2025 and 2026 which recognises workplaces with excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce

APPLY

The position description (also attached), and further information about FARE can be accessed at fare.org.au/about/careers

To apply, please use the "Apply Now" button on the FARE website to upload:

• details of your work history (CV/resume),
• a statement of no more than 600 words demonstrating how your skills and experience match the Position Description, and align with FARE's vision.
• contact details for two referees.

Please note that ONLY applications submitted through the FARE website will be considered.

FARE is committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process and workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or participation in this process, please let us know.

Queries can be emailed to HR@fare.org.au using the subject line: Policy and Research Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs or by phone 02 5104 9326.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

A position description is attached.