Government Relations and Communications Manager
7 months ago
Location:
- Melbourne- Job Type:
- Permanent- Salary:
- Competitive Salary- Contact:
- Hong Silver**About the Business**
Our client is a true Aussie success story and a well-recognised technology business who operate across the B2B space. At the core of their focus is their unwavering passion for helping businesses owners make life a little easier. They have a complex product suite across a number of verticals, and are constantly reinventing and tweaking their offering to meet continually changing consumer demands. They have been listed on the BRW Most Innovative Company list, have won numerous Canstar Blue awards and the winner of an HRD Best Place to Work award. Working here means you are joining a team of smart, driven and passionate people where no two days are the same - its fast paced and nimble, you need to be at the top of your game to manage the ambiguity yet have plenty of opportunities to continually test and learn.
**About the Role**
Seize the opportunity to become a pivotal force in shaping narratives and influencing change as our client seeks a dynamic Government Relations & Communications Manager. This role is an invitation to propel corporate reputation to unprecedented heights through strategic content development, government relations, and advocacy initiatives. Collaborate with top-tier minds to architect innovative government relations policies, orchestrate engaging programs for key stakeholders, and cultivate powerful relationships with internal influencers. Your creative prowess will be unleashed in translating complex government announcements into compelling materials for internal stakeholders, while your strategic touch will resonate through corporate communications that elevate brand perception. Dive into the heart of event management, ensuring seamless collaboration with agencies and suppliers, and conduct program evaluations to refine future strategies. If you're ready to be at the forefront of change, navigating a fast-paced environment with agility, this is your chance to join a team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a lasting impact.
**About You**
You are a degree-qualified, savvy individual with a tertiary qualification in political science, communications, or a related discipline (PR, journalism) and/or equivalent industry experience. Your expertise shines with a profound understanding of the mechanisms of government in Australia and a keen interest in the New Zealand political landscape. Your journey in government relations and advocacy includes a robust understanding of government workings, content design for GR purposes, and engagement protocols. A proven track record in developing government relations materials across diverse mediums and audiences showcases your exceptional skills. Your writing prowess stands out, allowing you to simplify complex material effectively.
Your experience extends to building collaborative partnerships within both government and industry sectors. You navigate seamlessly through interactions with executives, C-Suite, and multiple stakeholder sets, including agencies. Your sound fundamentals in traditional and emerging communications, coupled with your ability to thrive in complex and fast-moving environments, set you apart. You are adept at rapidly responding to announcements and updates, converting learnings into tangible actions for internal stakeholders.
**How to Apply**
- Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. _
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