AddressLocation: Parramatta with hybrid working options
Job type: Full time permanent role
Location: Parramatta with hybrid working options
Job type: Full time permanent role
- Located at Parramatta, conveniently next to train and bus station.
- Full-time permanent position. Hybrid flexible – in office and at home.
- Be a part of a significant, high-profile Major Projects program.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Government Relations lead for Major Projects to join the Customer and Stakeholder Engagement team within Sydney Water.
The role leads Sydney Water’s reputation management, and garners Government and Parliament support and advocacy for the organisation’s Major Projects to deliver the Long Term Capital and Operational Plan. The role presents Sydney Water as highly responsive, transparent and identifies and mitigates risks to projects and reputation. It influences support of Major Projects through channels including briefings with Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, the Legislative Council and other elected officials and staff.
The role also facilitates strong and effective working relationships with and advice to internal and other external stakeholders to promote Sydney Water as an innovative business and position it for continued success to deliver its once in a generation capital investment plan. Works closely with major project directors and managers as well as with leads across the Government, Stakeholder and Community function.
Responsibilities:
- Provision of regular strategic insights, expert advice and reporting on government priorities as they relate to the positioning and direction of Sydney Water Major Projects and capital investment.
- Work effectively, build trust and represent Sydney Water’s Major Projects interests with the policy advisors in the Minister’s office as well as the advisors and senior staff of other Cabinet Ministers.
- Maintain and grow Sydney Water’s reputation and ensure relevant internal stakeholders are kept abreast of emerging issues, trends and opportunities to influence Major Projects outcomes.
- Lead the preparation of briefing materials and engagement programs related to Major Projects and capital investment for government stakeholders, including the Portfolio Minister’s office and Members of Parliament.
- Proactively respond to Ministerial and Parliamentary enquiries related to Major Projects in a highly effective and timely manner, including coordinating inputs into Cabinet and Expenditure Review Committee Submissions, compulsory acquisitions, and preparation for Managing Director and Executive meetings with Ministers.
- Develop and implement fit-for-purpose systems that enable consistent and effective communication between Sydney Water and its key Government stakeholders related to Major Projects and long term capital investment, ensuring they are successfully embedded and adopted by key users.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Formal qualification in communications, public affairs, journalism, public policy, political science, economics, business or a related field or relevant experience.
- Minimum of 10-12 years’ experience in Government Relations, policy, public affairs and or communications in a Ministerial office, Electorate office, corporation, government department.
- Demonstrated experience working with and providing advice on the socio-political environment to senior management, the Minister and Members of Parliament, local or federal government.
- Demonstrated and high level conceptual and innovative problem-solving skills for managing conflicting priorities and developing, implementing and monitoring recommendations and advice on policies, strategies and solutions across complex areas.
- Excellent understanding of Government Relations at the state and local level with good networks and trusted relationships within government.
- Demonstrated experience in liaising and negotiating with senior executives and advising on approaches to stakeholder engagement and building constructive, trusted and effective relationships.
- Experience and comfort working in a fast moving and high-pressure working environment with competing priorities, characterised by tight and at times, unexpected deadlines
Essential Requirements:
Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace. Here's how we support you:
- Flexible & Hybrid working options.
- Childcare allowances.
- Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Novated lease opportunities.
- Fitness Passport providing access to numerous gyms and pools across NSW.
- Flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance memberships.
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd June 2024 at 11:59PM AEST
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact ***************@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.
Working at Sydney Water
At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
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