Policy and Advocacy Officer

Join us to support Aussies to live, move and stay active

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the nation’s leading voice on exercise and sports science. We govern and represent approximately 10,000 degree-qualified accredited exercise professionals who support Australians to reach their health and performance goals.

About your role

The purpose of this role is to support the activities associated with the operational plans and projects contained in the PAU’s strategic plans and ESSA’s goals. The position supports the General Manager of Policy and Advocacy to carry administrative and project functions of the Policy and Advocacy Unit.

You will:

• Assist the PAU to deliver the organisation’s strategic and operational plans
• Be directed by the Policy and Advocacy Manager to undertake administrative tasks
• Liaise with all other units of ESSA as required to achieve PAU and organisational goals.  
• Liaise with ESSA working groups, project teams, subject matter experts 
• Deliver administrative tasks including organising activities related to meetings, agendas, briefs, advocacy forums, minutes, filing, report collation, information distribution, communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Create, and maintain relevant political contact lists
• Create and support internal and external communications 
• Manage records and files as required  
• Assist the PAU in projects as directed by the Policy and Advocacy Manager  
• Manage the Policy and Research email inboxes 

Your competitive edge will include:

• Demonstrated experience in providing support to committees, working groups and other membership groups
• Commitment to membership organisations
• Belief and commitment to exercise and sport as key strategies to a healthy, equitable society and a successful sporting nation
• Demonstrated high level experience with Monday.com, Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, Word, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated task management and time management abilities
• Well-developed written and communication/interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and commercially sensitive and personal information in both internal and external contexts
• Understanding or willingness to learn ESSA’s industry, professional standards, regulations and customer support
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Committed to positively contributing to a team.  

The perks

• Bonus Christmas and birthday leave
• Flexible, hybrid working with two days WFH
• A generous, yearly wellbeing allowance and access to member discounts
• Fresh fruit and pantry items delivered weekly
• A brand-new light filled office in the heart of Newstead

People are at the heart of what we do and we’re proud to celebrate diversity of thought, background, and experience. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply.

Questions or would like a copy of the position description? Please get in touch with us at people@essa.org.au