Government & Policy Specialist

Government & Policy SpecialistCompany: Boeing Australia Holdings Pty LtdJob ID: 00000421296Date Posted: 2024-04-05Location: AUS - Canberra, Australia, AUS - Port Melbourne, Australia, AUS - Sydney, AustraliaJob Description Qualifications:Boeing is seeking a Sydney (ideally), Canberra, or Melbourne-based Government and Policy Specialist to join our Government and Education Relations team. Reporting to the Government and Education Relations Senior Manager for Australia and New Zealand, the role encompasses a mixture of government relations engagement and policy development on behalf of the Boeing Company.As the Government and Policy Specialist, you will be responsible for actively keeping track of relevant policy developments and changes across Australia’s aviation and defence sectors, to recommend any subsequently resultant changes to Boeing’s business operations and policies. You will also be responsible for developing relevant engagement strategies across the political and bureaucratic spectrums to advocate and expand Boeing’s interests in Australia.The Government and Policy Specialist will also be actively involved in working with Boeing’s executive management across a range of backgrounds. These could include diverse areas such as defence and security, aviation, advanced manufacturing space, telecommunications, industrial relations, environment and sustainability, innovation, science, and taxation.Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining strategies to engage with government officials, building stable contacts and developing a positive perception across stakeholders.
• Developing and monitoring intel on political dynamics of interest to Boeing while monitoring legislative, regulatory and political activities of interest.
• Leading on a broad range of administrative tasks including analysis, presentations and provision of briefings to support senior Boeing executives.
• Working with the Head of Government Affairs for Australia and New Zealand to support engagement strategies with government officials and stakeholders regarding potential impacts of government's activity on Boeing’s business interests.
• Assisting in the development and oversight of the Australia and New Zealand country strategies and business units’ initiatives.
• Coordinating visits and briefings to assist senior Australian and visiting Boeing executives in their dealings with key leaders, and accompanying them to engagements with government officials and business leaders.
• Providing assistance to Boeing executives and business leads in understanding Australia’s political processes, policies, as well as current and developing political issues, and their impacts to Boeing.
• Creation of reports and requirement documentation (e.g., employee labour reports, expense reports, federal/state/local reporting requirements) related to spending, government engagement, ethics and gratuities in order to comply with local/state/Federal laws and regulations, and Boeing requirements.

What you might bring:

• 7+ years’ experience in a government or policy advisory type role
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with senior executives, customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and comprehend complex technical concepts, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in stakeholder engagement within a large matrixed organisation, preferably multi-national
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, evolving environment and as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• A high level of personal initiative and drive
• Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution is desirable but not essential

EligibilityApplicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.About UsBoeing Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for both the Australian Defence Force and the manufacturing of composite components for commercial aircraft. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace, manufacturing and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.We’re also committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas. If you don’t meet 100% of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don’t hesitate to apply.Benefits

• Cutting edge projects
• Flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available
• Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Study assistance
• Global opportunities

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date of 21 April.Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.Relocation: No relocation availableExport Control Requirement: Not an export control positionSafety Sensitive: This is not a safety sensitive positionContingent Upon Award Program This position is not contingent upon program awardExperience Level: Individual Contributor - 4Job Type: RegularJob Code: MACXI4 (M03)Our Boeing Australia employers are committed to inclusive and flexible workplaces and encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, genders, disabilities and for veterans and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.