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About DBG Health & Arrotex Pharmaceuticals:   
  
DBG Health is a purpose‑led healthcare group of more than 1,500 people, united by a commitment to being Defined by Good. We deliver accessible, high‑quality health, wellness, and pharmaceutical solutions at scale. Our success is driven by strong customer partnerships, agility, and a culture that empowers people to solve complex challenges and deliver results in a regulated environment. 
  
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals – headquartered in Melbourne – is a core business within DBG Health and Australia’s largest and most diversified pharmaceutical provider. Supplying one of the broadest prescription medicine portfolios in the country, Arrotex plays a critical role in ensuring reliable, affordable access to vital medicines. 
  
Together, DBG Health and Arrotex are entering an exciting phase of growth, strengthening alignment and ways of working to support innovation, scalable operations, and execution excellence – while preserving the pace and entrepreneurial spirit that define us. This includes investment in new capabilities, modernised systems, and leadership development to enable long‑term, sustainable growth. 
  
Our culture emphasises empowered decision‑making, a performance mindset, and disciplined, responsible risk‑taking. Guided by our PACT values – Pioneering, Accountability, Collaboration, and Tenacity – we are building an environment where talented people can shape outcomes, influence enterprise‑wide change, and contribute directly to the future of a leading Australian healthcare group. 
  
If you are motivated by meaningful work, inspired by challenge, and energised by a fast‑paced growth environment, DBG Health and Arrotex offer a place where you can thrive, develop, and make a real difference. 
  
About The Role  

As DBG Health and Arrotex continue a significant transformation, the Head of Government and Public Affairs will play a critical leadership role in shaping how we engage with government, policymakers, and the broader healthcare ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand. The role is responsible for leading government relations, policy advocacy, and public affairs strategy to support sustainable healthcare access, reimbursement outcomes, and a stable operating environment for medicines. 

Lead government and public affairs strategy across ANZ, building trusted engagement with ministers, policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders. Partner cross-functionally with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Corporate Affairs to align policy engagement and industry priorities. 

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity suited to an experienced public affairs leader who brings strong policy insight, stakeholder engagement capability, and the ability to influence across a complex and evolving healthcare environment and is motivated to support reimbursement outcomes that improve patient access to innovative medicines while contributing to our commitment to being Defined by Good. 
  
  
  Role and Responsibilities  
  

• Lead DBG Health and Arrotex’s engagement with government, ministers, departments, regulators, and political stakeholders across Australia and New Zealand. 
• Shape and execute advocacy strategies that support policy, reimbursement, and regulatory outcomes aligned to business priorities. 
• Monitor legislative and policy developments, providing proactive intelligence and strategic advice to senior leaders. 
• Represent the organisation in industry forums, consultations, and inquiries, influencing healthcare reform and access pathways. 
• Oversee public affairs strategy to strengthen corporate reputation and promote the organisation’s role in improving patient access to medicines. 
• Lead media relations, press responses, and external communications, ensuring consistent and aligned messaging. 
• Manage issues and crisis communication to protect and enhance organisational credibility. 
• Provide expert analysis on evolving health policy, PBS and PHARMAC frameworks, and broader political trends. 
• Develop policy positions, briefing materials, and thought leadership content that support enterprise advocacy priorities. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry associations, NGOs, patient advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders. 

  
Skills and Experience   
  

• Deep expertise in government relations and public policy, with strong understanding of Australian and New Zealand legislative processes, healthcare systems, and reimbursement frameworks (PBS, PHARMAC). 
• Proven advocacy capability, with a track record of shaping policy outcomes, influencing government decision‑makers, and leading high‑impact engagement strategies in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or similarly regulated sectors. 
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, able to craft compelling policy narratives, prepare high‑quality briefings, and confidently represent the organisation in high‑stakes discussions. 
• Strong public affairs and reputation management experience, including media relations, issues management, and delivering aligned, strategic external communications. 
• Advanced policy analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex legislation, anticipate shifts in the political environment, and provide strategic advice to senior executives. 
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes, balancing the interests of government, industry bodies, NGOs, patient groups, and media. 
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in government affairs, public affairs, or policy roles, ideally within pharmaceuticals, healthcare, life sciences, or a highly regulated industry. 

  
Benefits   

• Competitive base salary + super + bonus 
• Exclusive employee discounts via the DBG Health Employee Shop, including MCoBeauty, Esmi Skin Minerals, Nude by Nature, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Chemist's Own and more.  
• Acacia EAP Wellbeing Support, providing confidential 24/7 counselling, mental health support, financial coaching, and manager assistance.  
• Join a values-driven, supportive, and friendly culture within a dynamic, fast-growing business that actively promotes professional development and internal mobility.  
• Enjoy the ability to work autonomously in an empowering environment that supports ownership, accountability and personal success.  
• Access to the Bastas Academy for Health Leadership (via Melbourne Business School), supporting emerging and senior leaders with industry-leading programs, coaching, and development.  
• DBG Health Leadership Academy, offering structured leadership development, mentoring, and clear career progression pathways. 

DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal- opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.   
  
  

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