Men are dying too young – and it doesn’t have to be that way. 

Around the world, men are facing a health crisis: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and suicide. At Movember we’re on a mission to change the face of men’s health by making it easier for men to talk, act and live longer healthier lives.

Every project, every campaign, every idea adds up to real change. You’ll be part of a moustache-powered crew who believe making an impact and having fun should go hand in hand. Your mission is calling. 

DO GOOD. Work for Movember.

Your Mo-Mission (should you choose to accept it):

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health globally, tackling mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Reporting to the Director - Policy and Advocacy (Australia and New Zealand), you will lead the implementation of our Australian policy and advocacy strategies – helping to build political will, build strong alliances with civil society, shape public attitudes and create the necessary pressure to influence health systems.  

You’ll be helping Movember build our skills, expertise and capabilities in policy and advocacy in Australia. You will also work alongside senior leaders skilled in media, mobilisation, supporter engagement, partnerships and alliances to draw on your political nous and strategic instincts to fuel our engagement with key audiences and stakeholders that build political will for our advocacy focus areas. 

You will be responsible for:  

• Operationalising and managing Movember’s policy and advocacy strategy in Australia.

• Supporting the development of an advocacy partnership strategy and support management of key relationships eg. health systems, governments, MPs, research and clinical partners, industry associations, corporates and marketing partners in Australia. 

• Coordinating events and engagement of health professionals and health organisations to socialise and promote Movember policy agenda. 

• Supporting the production of submissions and policy briefs on topics relevant to health to state / territory and federal government inquiries and agencies. 

• Lead partnership with the MET to develop public engagement and media strategies that drive and support policy change inline with our advocacy priorities. 

• Support the operationalisation of partnership with the Policy & Data team and the Movember Institute of Men’s Health to develop and commission research to support policy positions and evaluate the impact of our advocacy programs in Australia.  

• Hold responsibility for managing all external contracting management, including progressing and finalising engagements with our internal finance, legal and administrative teams.

No Moustache Required - but the following are:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, politics, political science or related disciplines or equivalent relatable experience. 

• 4+ years' experience in the development of policies, position statements and briefing papers. 

• Demonstrated experience in engaging with a range of stakeholders. 

• Excellent social research skills and ability to apply analysis and critical thinking skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to apply contemporary research principles and practices. 

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and take personal responsibility for prioritising and managing workload. 

Not Mission Critical - but for extra street cred:

• Comprehensive understanding of health legislation and policy.

• Experience in the community or charity sector, policy or advocacy, preferably within health. 

GOOD CAUSE:

Working for Movember, you’ll help turn ideas (and moustaches) into millions for men’s health. Every bit we raise changes the face of men’s health by funding research, improving treatments, and supporting programs that help save lives

We’re even shaping government policies on men’s health worldwide. By meeting directly with lawmakers, and helping them understand how more investment on men’s health benefits not just men, but all the communities they serve.

GOOD VIBES:

We love weekends. That’s why our Fridays finish early for nine months of the year. But we also love our office vibe. Because here, it always feels like something big is about to happen. Be it an office-wide surprise birthday party (with cake!) or an open invite for all to hit the pub.

Come the hairy season, the energy cranks up. We’re talking celebrity visits. Live stunts on-site for TV and radio. And when we hit a fundraising milestone, the office gong might even go off. But, for those who prefer calm, no probs: hybrid working means you work where you feel best.

GOOD CREW:

Spoiler alert: we’re a no-ego, all-impact crew. That means everyone gets a say, from new starters to those leading the charge. Collaboration over hierarchies, curiosity over rigid process. And it’s true across all our offices worldwide. We work as one, sharing expertise and celebrating wins. All in the name of making the biggest impact across the globe. United, we Mo.

We offer:

• Flexible hybrid working from home and our modern Richmond office

• Finish work at 2pm on Fridays (Dec-Aug)

• NFP salary packaging (pay less tax)

• 13 weeks paid parental leave and 5 weeks annual leave

• Fun & collaborative culture with employee social events

• Free Headspace subscription and other wellbeing initiative

• Relaxed dress code

Boy, do we know the feeling of being judged. (Over how we look, and other things that shouldn’t matter.) Being different is how we started. And it’s also helped us raise $1 billion for men’s health. So, we know the power of diverse experiences, skills and perspectives.

And another impressive number is our WGEA gender pay gap: it sits at a big, fat, round 0%. If you’ve got the relevant skills and the right attitude, let nothing stand in your way of firing off your application.

Movember is stronger when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are part of our crew. We want you to feel supported in exploring opportunities with us. That’s why before applying, we invite you to yarn with Raymond Rosendale, Australian Indigenous Programs Manager, in a virtual catch-up to talk about the role, our community work, or just to share ideas.

Do you want to DO GOOD?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.