Government Relations Lead

3 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Anglicare WA Full time

Introduction:

  • Permanent opportunity, with the option to work between 22.5 and 37.5 hours per week.
  • Great team culture and flexible working environment
  • Based in East Perth

Description:

Reach further with us

In this role, you will lead Anglicare WA's government relations by building strong partnerships with government stakeholders and advocating for key social issues. You will influence policy through submissions, consultations, and strategic advice, while monitoring political trends and legislative changes. Managing and mentoring the advocacy team, you'll represent the organisation in key forums, contributing to positive policy outcomes that advance economic justice, housing, family violence prevention, and reconciliation. Your leadership will strengthen Anglicare WA's voice as a trusted advocate for a fair and inclusive Western Australia.

This permanent East Perth position has the option of working part-time or full-time (22.5 hours to 37.5 hours per week).

What You Will Bring

You will use your skills, understanding, and experience to lead government relations and advocacy efforts that advance social justice and systems change aligned with Anglicare WA's priorities. To succeed in this role, you will have:
  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field, combined with proven experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related area
  • A strong understanding of the political landscape, legislative and policy-making processes in WA
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with government representatives, Ministers' offices, elected members, and key stakeholders
  • Experience influencing policy through submissions, consultations, and strategic advice
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organisation in diverse forums

You must hold a current National Police Clearance, Working with Children Check, and a WA Driver's License.

Skills and Experiences:

Impact And Benefits

Sharing your knowledge, skills and experience, you will make an impact to the lives of families and communities across the state.

In return for your drive and commitment, we provide the support of an inclusive and welcoming community which places people at the heart of all the work we do and encourages broad thinking, curiosity, creativity and best practice.

Also:-
  • A competitive salary from $126,481 (pro-rata if part-time) plus 12% super and salary packaging
  • Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to circa $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses
  • Annual leave, personal leave, purchase leave and long service leave
  • Life-balance friendly working conditions

Why join us?

At Anglicare WA we are all about people, placing people at the heart of our work. We are focused on strengths, believing in and amplifying the strength of people and communities. We are fiercely inclusive, making sure everyone can belong. As trusted partners we are curious and creative, always looking for new ways to do better. We are courageous and gutsy, tackling difficult issues, even when it's hard.

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Apply Now

To apply, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts attaching a current detailed resume and covering letter.

For further information please contact Sara Kane, General Manager, Advocacy and Strategy, at Sara.Kane@anglicarewa.org.au

We are seeking to appoint someone to this role as soon as possible and will close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been identified. Please apply without delay

Child Safe: Anglicare WA is organisation committed to providing safe environments where children and young people feel valued, respected and are protected from abuse and harm.

Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Uluru Statement from the Heart: Anglicare WA supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and is committed to walking alongside First Nations people in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
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