AddressAbout the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional for the EL1 Strategic Policy and Government Relations role. This is a dynamic and pivotal position that involves engaging with ministerial offices, parliamentarians, and federal agencies to drive strategic Government Relations and policy initiatives.
About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional for the EL1 Strategic Policy and Government Relations role. This is a dynamic and pivotal position that involves engaging with ministerial offices, parliamentarians, and federal agencies to drive strategic Government Relations and policy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with ministerial offices, parliamentarians, and federal agencies.
- Strong background in managing Government Relations strategy and initiatives, ideally within a Federal or State Government setting.
- Professional experience as an adviser to a minister or senior parliamentarian, or in a Government Relations, public policy, or advocacy role.
- Ability to network, build, and maintain an intimate understanding of political party dynamics and Government machinery using strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Political acumen and experience with issues management in a sensitive and high-profile environment.
- Proven ability to quickly and clearly synthesise and articulate complex issues.
- Strong project and account management skills, with the ability to set clear priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects to completion.
- Effective stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge and experience in the energy sector or climate change policy is advantageous but not essential.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience in Government Relations and public policy.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage high-level stakeholders.
- Exceptional political judgement and strategic thinking abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and initiatives efficiently.
On offer is a 2 year labour hire contract.
To submit your application, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sian Foster on 02) 5110 2***, quoting Ref No 23808
