CHF offers its employees a welcoming workplace where our small team is committed to helping Australian health consumers have their voices heard and contribute to meaningful healthcare policy and program reform and implementation.
We are Australia’s national peak body for health consumers, and you can find out more About CHF.
Employees have access to a range of benefits including:
Generous salary packaging arrangements
Above award salary and leave entitlements
Sharing their working time between our office and home
Professional development opportunities and
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Come join our friendly, inclusive team where no two days are the same, and where we work collaboratively across projects and functions to achieve our goals.
Our 2026 Staff Engagement Survey produced positive results that highlight staff feel supported, enjoy work challenges and are highly motivated by the work we do at CHF. To read more: CHF 2026 Staff Engagement Survey
We operate out of offices in both Melbourne and Canberra, see our Contact Us page to find out more.
Current Vacancies:
Manager, Engagement Projects and Operations - Canberra / Melbourne
Job overview
Lead the delivery of selected consumer, community and stakeholder engagement programs and activities
Split your time between the office and WFH
Competitive salary with significant salary packaging benefits
About the Role
The Manager, Engagement Projects and Operations reports to the Executive Director, Advocacy and Engagement. This role can be based in either Melbourne or Canberra, with hybrid working arrangements available. The role may involve some occasional interstate travel.
You will lead selected CHF consumer, community and stakeholder engagement programs and support the practical delivery of engagement activities across funded projects, policy initiatives and member services.
Managing a small team, you will work closely with health consumers, member organisations, government agencies, researchers and project partners to coordinate engagement opportunities, support participation and ensure engagement activities are delivered effectively and efficiently.
You will be highly pragmatic and adopt a proportionate approach to engagement, balancing consumer and stakeholder needs with project objectives, available resources, contractual requirements and deadlines.
Applications close: Sunday, 27th September 5 pm (AEST)
Note:
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
