Government Relations Manager

Our client has an exciting senior role with national presence.

The Government Relations Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the firm's government relations and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a skilled communicator, adept at navigating complex issues and building relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, unions and the broader community.

Location: Ideally this role will be placed in Melbourne. Interstate travel is likely to be required from time-to-time.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the government relations strategy in alignment with organisational goals.
• Provide counsel to the CEO, executive leaders, senior leaders, and other departments on government relations and stakeholder considerations.

Government Relations & Advocacy:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with government, industry bodies, and regulatory agencies.
• Advocate in relevant policy and regulatory matters.
• Monitor and analyse relevant political, regulatory, and public policy trends.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Lead corporate social responsibility initiatives and community engagement efforts.
• Ensure effective internal communications within the organisation, fostering a culture of transparency and alignment.

Issues Management:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of communication plans.
• Contribute to the response to relevant reputational or regulatory challenges, ensuring swift and strategic action.
• Serve as a key advisor to the leadership team during critical moments.

Skills, Competencies, Qualifications and Experience:

Education / Qualifications / Memberships:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Business, or a related field (Essential)

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years experience in government relations, government operations, politics, industrial relations or a similar field.
• Proven experience in government relations at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of public policy, regulatory environments, and government affairs.
• Extensive experience working with senior executives, media, and government stakeholders.

Skills and competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team management potential.
• Ability to navigate and influence across various organizational levels and external stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, with a commitment to ethical communications and transparency.

You will also be:

Proactive: A self-starter who takes initiative and anticipates potential challenges.

Resilient: Able to thrive under pressure, especially in high-stakes situations.

Influential: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Adaptable: Capable of adjusting quickly to changing environments and priorities.

Applications Close: Friday 5 September 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesBusiness Consulting and Services

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