Policy and Campaigns Administrator – Health, NDIS, Disability
Speech Pathology Australia – NFP
$75-85k plus super
Full-time, 6 6-month contract
Melbourne or Canberra
Hybrid, WFH and WFO

About the Company
Speech Pathology Australia is the national peak body representing over 14,000 speech pathologists in Australia. The Association is committed to advancing the speech pathology profession and advocating for timely, equitable, and quality services for all Australians. With a strong policy and advocacy presence, Speech Pathology Australia leads engagement with government and sector stakeholders to influence reforms impacting the profession and the
communities it serves.

About the Role
As Policy and Campaigns Administrator, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting the Policy and Advocacy team. This position offers a mix of administrative coordination, policy research, and campaign support, contributing to projects that shape national health and disability policy.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 6 months, based in Melbourne or Canberra, with flexibility and hybrid work arrangements.

About the Person
You’re a highly organised, detail-focused professional with strong communication skills and a passion for policy and advocacy. You enjoy balancing administration with meaningful project work and can collaborate confidently with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Duties

• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, calendar management, and record keeping
• Prepare formal correspondence, agendas, minutes, and action lists
• Conduct background research and assist with policy analysis
• Support the development of submissions, briefings, and discussion papers
• Assist in planning and documenting advocacy campaigns
• Coordinate with Communications and Marketing to align campaign messaging and timelines
• Help progress SPA’s strategic advocacy objectives

Skills/Experience

• Degree in Law, Health, Public Health, Disability, Social Services, or Public Policy
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in a policy, campaigns, or advocacy-related role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience working in federal government departments relevant to health or disability (Desirable)

If you’re ready to contribute to meaningful change and support campaigns that improve lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join Speech Pathology Australia in shaping the future of health and communication policy.

Revise Recruitment embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.