Position Vacant: Strategy & Policy Lead, NEDC

• Join a collaboration of people and organisations with an expertise in eating disorders.
• Be part of the team developing the National Eating Disorders Strategy.
• Be surrounded by passionate and supportive colleagues.
• 12-month maternity contract
• Full time however would consider 0.8 FTE
• Based in Sydney or Melbourne, would consider remote work for the right candidate.
• Dynamic and innovative role in rewarding NFP.
• Impressive employee benefits, and salary packaging available.

The National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) is funded by Australian Government to help build and maintain a nationally consistent approach to the prevention and management of eating disorders. The NEDC also makes evidence-based information accessible to a wide range of audiences across Australia.  The Butterfly Foundation is the auspicing body for NEDC.

The primary purpose of the role of Strategy and Policy Lead is to work with the NEDC National Director and team to drive implementation of NEDC’s recently released National Eating Disorders Strategy 2023- 2033 (National Strategy).

The Strategy and Policy Lead will work with the National Director to coordinate NEDC’s activities in National Strategy implementation. This involves overseeing project management including identifying tasks, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities in collaboration with the National Director and team, monitoring and summarizing project progress, synthesizing data, communicating with stakeholders, producing written materials, and supporting the NEDC project team to deliver implementation projects on time, within budget and within scope.

The Strategy and Policy Lead also has a role in providing strategic and policy advice to inform NEDC’s projects and overall direction, and in producing written communications to key stakeholders. This position reports to the National Director NEDC.

Roles & Responsibilities Include:

National Strategy implementation

• Oversee project management of NEDC’s National Strategy implementation activities, including the development of a detailed project plan to plan for, coordinate, and monitor National Strategy implementation activities, and enact this project plan in collaboration with the National Director and team
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and collaborative partners, particularly with key stakeholders in each state/territory and within eating disorder organisations, and support stakeholders to champion implementation of the National Strategy
• Coordinate NEDC’s National Strategy Implementation Network of sector leaders and key stakeholders, to advise on National Strategy implementation
• Provide input into the evaluation of National Strategy implementation (which is led by NEDC’s Research Lead)
• Synthesise evidence from a variety of sources to inform National Strategy implementation including implementation science
• Prepare briefings and reports for the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, as well as targeted communications for other stakeholders
• Develop and/or maintain a detailed understanding of the eating disorder sector and the broader mental health and health policy and reform environment, to guide and inform National Strategy implementation and NEDC’s overall direction
• Represent NEDC in a variety of contexts including to national and state/territory-based stakeholders, various agencies and professional networks
• Prepare reports on project activities to meet NEDC reporting requirements in conjunction with other members of the NEDC team

Broader strategic and policy advice

• Support the National Director in the development and delivery of strategic plans and related activities
• Develop and/or maintain a detailed understanding of the eating disorder sector and the broader mental health and health policy and reform environment, and draw on this knowledge to provide strategic and policy advice to inform NEDC’s decisions about projects and overall directions
• Prepare responses to consultation opportunities which align with NEDC’s position and strategic direction
• Prepare briefings and reports for the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, as well as targeted communications for other stakeholders.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in health, social sciences, policy, education, community development or a related discipline
• Demonstrated project management skills, including experience in developing, implementing and evaluating projects successfully and within agreed budget, scope and timeframes
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building, client engagement and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent organisational capacity, including time management skills, high level of accuracy, attention to detail and proven ability to follow tasks through to completion
• Knowledge of the mental health sector
• Interest in improving the system of care for people experiencing eating disorders and their families/supports
• Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and online survey applications.
• A proven team player who can also work well autonomously
• Understanding of the principles of evidence-based practice and their application in a health context
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and facilitating stakeholder engagement activities, education events, consultation and other initiatives
• Ability to undertake some inter and intra-state travel and work outside business hours as required

To see the FULL Selection Criteria, please view the Position Description 

To Apply

All applicants should supply their resume and address the selection criteria as detailed in the Position Description, in a separate cover letter.

Applications should be submitted by email to Human Resources at hr@butterfly.org.au with Subject Title: Strategy and Policy Lead, NEDC

Closing Date: 28th April, 2024, please note that if we receive a high level of applications, the vacancy may close earlier than stated. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Enquiries

For enquiries about this position, please email hr@butterfly.org.au