Head of Government Relations

6 months ago

Sydney, Australia Montu Full time

**Company Description** About Montu**

Montu is Australia’s largest medical cannabis company. With operations in Australia and Europe, we take a technology-first approach to improving the medical cannabis patient experience - whether it’s by delivering best-in-class online clinical care, or through our industry-leading product lines and innovative supply chain management tools.

Montu operates a fully integrated, end-to-end ecosystem of healthcare companies that touches every part of the medical cannabis experience, from patient care through to pharmacy dispensing, clinical education, product development, wholesale distribution and more.

Recognised by the Deloitte Fast 50 as the fastest growing tech company in Australia for two years running - with revenue growth of over 26,000% and 9,000% - Montu is now the largest business of its kind outside North America.

This role is an Australia-based, fully work-from-home position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

The Government Relations Manager will act as the primary point of contact for all government-related matters and is responsible for representing Montu’s interests to local, state and federal government officials and agencies. A key responsibility is to establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders working to achieve Montu’s strategic and operations goals.
- Key Responsibilities:

- Act as a key liaison between Montu and government officials and agencies to advance Montu’s interest and influence public policy.
- Monitor and track relevant legislation and regulations, and provide updates and analysis to internal stakeholders.
- Lead the identification, planning and execution of a government relationships calendar of activity.
- Coordinate with internal teams to develop and execute strategies to advance Montu’s interests with government officials and agencies.
- Attend and represent Montu at government meetings, hearings, and other events.
- Prepare and submit written comments and testimony on proposed legislation and regulations.
- Work with external advocacy organisations and coalitions to advance Montu’s interests and build and maintain positive relationships with government officials and agencies.
- Advocating for or against specific policies or legislation that affects Montu and its stakeholders.
- People Leadership:

- Build and lead a high-performing team by providing clear leadership, direction and support to employees, ensuring they have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
- Promote the empowerment and growth of staff by providing mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to team members.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively and manage team performance to achieve individual and departmental goals.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and processes, taking timely and fair action in instances of unsatisfactory performance or conduct.
- Support and promote a working environment and services that are inclusive, accessible and celebrate diversity.
- Set team OKRs and KPIs in relation to patient/customer satisfaction, NPS, and monitor metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimisation.

**Qualifications**
- Experience working in a tech company as part of a communications, campaigns, policy or government relations role
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as political science, public policy, or law
- 10+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proven track record to build and maintain positive relationships with government officials and agencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrable experience planning and executing a campaigns based approach to issue advocacy
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations

**Additional Information**
You’ll be joining a highly motivated, agile team where your ideas and work will directly influence the direction and progress of an expanding global company in a hyper-growth phase. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and driven culture and offer opportunities for advancement to high achievers.

Other benefits include:

- Unlimited access to the SAGED and Greenhouse learning platforms.
- Discounts with over 450 retailers through the Merit Reward and Recognition platform.
- Full time, work-from-home role.
- Access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
- Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind
- Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia while improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.

**#LI-HA1**
- We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience._

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