Policy and Research Manager

• Salary: $131,000 - $136,000 + Super and NFP Salary Sacrifice benefits

• Two-year full-time 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 office hubs 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. 

• 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, and further information about FARE can be accessed at fare.org.au/about/careers.

To apply, please visit the Careers page on the FARE website and click the APPLY button to upload: 

• details of your work history (CV/resume),

• a statement of no more than 500 words demonstrating how your skills and experience match the Position Description, and align with FARE’s vision.

• contact details for two referees.

Please DO NOT apply via the Seek platform. 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.

Closing date:  11.59pm Tuesday 15 September 2026 (AEST)

Queries can be emailed to ••••@fare.org.au or by phone 02 •••• •326.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.