{"id":32161,"date":"2026-04-02T02:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T02:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/?post_type=candidate&#038;p=32161"},"modified":"2026-04-02T02:00:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T02:00:18","slug":"candidate-id-16829","status":"publish","type":"candidate","link":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/candidate\/candidate-id-16829\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidate ID: 16829"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A highly experienced health and research leader with over 15 years\u2019 experience across the respiratory health, not-for-profit peak body, academic and defence sectors, including senior roles in medical research, policy and public affairs. Skilled in evidence-based advocacy, stakeholder engagement and systems thinking, with a strong track record of translating complex health data into policy, driving strategic initiatives, and influencing national health outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Key Skills and Competencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strategic Leadership<\/li>\n<li>Project and People Management<\/li>\n<li>Public Affairs &amp; Government Relations<\/li>\n<li>Systems Thinking<\/li>\n<li>Policy Development &amp; Advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Engagement &amp; Storytelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Relevant Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Head of Public Affairs, Research &amp; Operations \u2013 National Health Peak Body (Respiratory Sector)<br data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"97\" \/>2+ years<br data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"108\" \/><\/strong>Led policy, advocacy and research operations within a national peak body, overseeing government relations, clinical registry programs, awards, and organisational operations while driving growth in advocacy impact and strategic stakeholder partnerships.<br \/>\n<strong>Research and Public Affairs Manager \u2013 National Health Peak Body (Respiratory Sector)<br data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"449\" \/>&lt;1 year<br data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"459\" \/><\/strong>Managed research and public affairs functions, strengthening stakeholder engagement and delivering evidence-based advocacy initiatives to support national health policy influence.<br \/>\n<strong>Research and Policy Manager \u2013 National Health Peak Body (Respiratory Sector)<br data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"719\" \/>2 years<br data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"729\" \/><\/strong>Led research translation and policy development programs, contributing to national advocacy outcomes, stakeholder partnerships and the establishment of clinical registries and research funding pathways.<br \/>\n<strong>Acting Deputy CEO \u2013 National Health Peak Body (Respiratory Sector)<br data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1002\" \/>6 months<br data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1013\" \/><\/strong>Provided executive leadership across organisational operations and strategic priorities, supporting governance, workforce management and continuity during a leadership transition.<br \/>\n<strong>Research and Policy Manager \u2013 National Health Peak Body (Respiratory Sector)<br data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\" \/>4 years<br data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1283\" \/><\/strong>Delivered strategic policy, advocacy and research programs, building national partnerships, strengthening government engagement, and supporting development of clinical and research frameworks.<br \/>\n<strong>Research and Policy Coordinator \u2013 National Health Peak Body (Respiratory Sector)<br data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\" \/>1.5 years<br data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1572\" \/><\/strong>Coordinated research, policy and awards programs, supporting stakeholder engagement, member communications and delivery of evidence-based policy outputs.<br \/>\n<strong>Sergeant, Combat Medical Attendant \u2013 National Defence Organisation (Reserve Forces)<br data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\" \/>20+ years<\/strong><br data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1825\" \/>Provides medical and operational support across domestic and international deployments, demonstrating leadership, resilience and adaptability in high-pressure environments including emergency response and humanitarian operations.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Location and Availability <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Preferred work location: <\/strong>Canberra, ACT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open to Relocating: <\/strong>No<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workplace flexibility: <\/strong>Hybrid 3 days working from Home<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability to travel: <\/strong>Yes- Occasional<\/p>\n<p><strong>Availability\/notice period: <\/strong>6 weeks<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desired salary or salary expectation: <\/strong>$150,000 &#8211; $200,000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A highly experienced health and research leader with over 15 years\u2019 experience across the respiratory health, not-for-profit peak body, academic and defence sectors, including senior roles in medical research, policy and public affairs. 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