ACCCN Government and Partnerships Coordinator – Virtual in Sydney

The Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) Government & Partnerships Coordinator will work in a virtual National Office and provide coordination, grant writing and administrative support to strengthen ACCCN's relationships with government, strategic partners, funding bodies, charitable organisations and other external stakeholders. Working closely with the CEO and National Operations Manager, the role coordinates stakeholder engagement activities, funding opportunities, partnership initiatives and related administrative processes to support ACCCN's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse government policy and program developments and grant opportunities and advise on implications for ACCCN and the critical care nursing profession.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder mapping identifying key government decision-makers and influencers.
• Support the development and implementation of ACCCN advocacy priorities and government engagement activities.
• Attend and support ACCCN representation at relevant consultations, forums and stakeholder meetings as delegated.
• Prepare meeting materials and correspondence for ACCCN representatives.
• Coordinate input and expertise to develop government and consultation submissions.
• Coordinate and prepare grant applications and supporting documentation in consultation with relevant ACCCN staff and representatives.
• Manage reporting, evaluation and acquittal requirements of successful grants.
• Identify and map potential partnerships, charitable and philanthropic opportunities and contribute to the development and implementation of partnership frameworks aligned with ACCCN's strategic priorities.
• Provide secretariat support to relevant meetings and committees, including scheduling meetings and preparing agendas and meeting papers.

About you

• Demonstrated experience supporting stakeholder engagement, advocacy, partnerships or funding initiatives, including collaboration with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, project coordination, executive support or administration with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within competing deadlines.
• Highly developed written communication skills, including experience preparing grant applications, funding proposals, briefing papers, submissions, reports and professional correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and synthesise information, including government policy, funding opportunities and stakeholder requirements, to support organisational objectives.
• Proven ability to coordinate projects, partnerships and stakeholder activities, including tracking actions, milestones and reporting requirements through to completion.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and attention to detail, including maintaining accurate records, registers, action logs and reporting schedules.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using databases, CRM systems and other digital platforms to manage information and stakeholder engagement.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, communications, business, health project management or a related discipline.
• Experience working with government departments, elected representatives, corporate partners, funding bodies, charitable organisations or philanthropic trusts.
• Exposure to public policy, advocacy or consultation processes including stakeholder engagement and submission development.
• Understanding of grant management processes, including application development, reporting, monitoring and acquittal requirements.
• Knowledge of the Australian healthcare, nursing or professional association sector.