Ministerial and Government Relations Leader

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Tourism and Events Queensland Full time

The Ministerial and Government Relations team is a small, energetic group dedicated to enhancing the profile and delivery of TEQ's strategic objectives with key Ministerial and Government stakeholders.

The team provides effective and timely liaison between TEQ, the Minister's Office and broader Government. This role operates in a fast-paced environment, where problem-solving skills and a measured approach are required.

The team is exposed to ongoing personal and professional development opportunities to continue to build skills, talent and capabilities, encourages work-life balance and celebrates successes as a team and appreciates and values team members.

About the roleThe Ministerial and Government Relations Leader provides effective and timely liaison between TEQ, the Department and the Minister's Office.

The role consults and advises internal and external stakeholders to prepare accurate and timely advice and high quality responses on behalf of TEQ on a range of issues relating to the tourism and events portfolio.

As part of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, this role also works with other team members in the delivery of their responsibilities.

This is a temporary part time opportunity until 20 September 2024, working five days per fortnight. There is some flexibility available with the work days.
Key duties

  • Manage and review ministerial and agency documents (briefing notes, reports, memos, parliamentary briefs, etc), including content and quality control.
  • Provide written and verbal advice and communications to highlevel stakeholders including Minister, the TEQ Board and Executive.
  • Build strong working relationships Liaise with colleagues across within TEQ and across broader government agencies, in the Department and the Minister's Office to liaise, advise and influence responses to regarding tourism and events matters.
  • Coordinate specific projects as required, including the preparation of TEQ's Service Delivery Statement and Budget Estimates preparation.
  • Reporting as required to fulfil TEQ's functions as a statutory body.
For further information on the role please access the position description.

For this role, we will consider your:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, relationship, advisory and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge and experience working in and/or with systems of government.
  • Ability to manage projects with excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to adhere to quality standards/relevant style guides and review administrative and document management processes to recommend and implement improvements.
  • Experience in building team capability, while inspiring individual and team commitment in the pursuit of results.
  • High level of resilience and attention to detail while operating in a highpressured environment.
Additional Information

  • Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months after the closing date of the original vacancy and may be used for recurring or similar vacancies.
  • Preemployment checks will occur prior to any offer of employment being made

Checks may include:

  • Referees
  • Proof of eligibility for appointment (i.e. residency/citizenship status or evidence of your Australian working visa)
  • Within one month of commencing employment, the successful applicant is required to disclose any employment as a lobbyist in the previous two years.
  • The recommended applicant will be required to disclose any serious disciplinary action taken against them in public sector employment.


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