💼 Full-Time Position

Director, Policy & External Engagement

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On Q Recruitment
📍 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Location
Canberra, Australia
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Posted
June 01, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly capable and values-driven Director, Policy & External Engagement to lead a high-performing team, drive strategic policy reform, and champion collaboration across a complex, purpose-led, member-based organisation.
  
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, this role sits at the core of the organisation’s leadership team and strategic direction.
  
You will lead, coach and inspire a small, high-calibre team of policy and stakeholder engagement professionals—creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous development. At the same time, you will drive strategic policy leadership, shaping national conversations on major reforms and broader pharmaceutical policy settings.
  
This is a role that balances vision and execution—from influencing government policy and representing the organisation in senior forums, to guiding your team through delivery, prioritisation and performance.
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