Manager Public Affairs

7 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Yarra Trams Full time

Ding Ding Trams are the heartbeat of Melbourne - come be part of our team on the largest and most iconic tram network in the world.

**.**:
**About this Opportunity**

As the Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, you will provide strategic policy advice combined with proactive and tactical excellence in external stakeholder engagement. You will help to secure competitive advantage for the business and will play an important role in championing Yarra Trams’ success with government and other key stakeholders.

You will support deepening engagement with government and industry bodies to achieve outcomes advancing Yarra Tram’s interests. You will also support the Corporate Affairs team more broadly with other aspects of government, stakeholder and policy issues that affect the business and its ability to be its most successful. This includes responding to media enquiries as part of a team roster arrangement.

Your areas of focus will be:

- Providing strategic advice and supporting the development and delivery of stakeholder engagement strategies to enhance relationships with key partnerships and advance the business’ agenda
- Facilitating high quality communications and stakeholder engagement activities, including support for Yarra Tram engagement at external conferences, award nominations and events promoting Yarra Trams’ thought leadership
- Monitoring relevant political, policy and sector developments and keeping internal stakeholders up to date on risks and opportunities
- Ensuring that the design of any narrative, as well as action, with government is one designed to build both trust in Yarra Trams and its broader reputation
- Supporting senior leadership external engagement, including development of messaging.

**About you**

We are looking for an experienced and driven person with knowledge of current public transport and political issues and advanced stakeholder engagement experience.

Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role gained in either a Government and/or in-house environment. You will have experience in and have a contemporary awareness of trends in reputation management.

You must have exceptional communication skills, including capacity to prepare high quality briefs, talking points and correspondence in support of stakeholder outreach.

You will be an effective collaborator with the innate ability to cultivate strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders of the business, together with:

- Tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline (including public policy, politics or communications)
- A working knowledge of State politics
- An understanding of topical and emerging public affairs issues
- Creativity, and the ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Experience in media will be advantageous.

This is an exceptional opportunity where you can both support refining a strategic path as well as provide transactional execution and excellence.

**Why Yarra Trams?**

Do you want to be a part of a workplace that is based on respect, promotes diversity, and encourages inclusiveness?
If you choose to work with us, you will be joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to the delivery and improvement of Melbourne’s biggest icon Additionally, you will receive:

- A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- Professional Development
- Career growth opportunities
- A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid Parental leave and paid superannuation for primary caregivers

**About Yarra Trams**

Our passengers, community, people, and operations are the four foundational pillars of our organisation, which help us to continuously improve and deliver safer, better, and more efficient tram services across Melbourne.

As the proud operator of the world's largest tram network and integral part of Melbourne's transport network, Keolis Downer is committed to moving Melbourne forward by delivering solutions for better tram journeys.

**Please note**, our selection process will include pre-employment checks, including police check and pre-employment medical check. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs. Additionally all workers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses) unless they have a legitimate and lawful exemption. Evidence of your COVID-19 digital vaccination or exemption certificate will be required.

  • Public Affairs Manager

    6 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Bupa Full time

    **The opportunity**: As a Public Affairs Manager you will be a key part of our team developing and enhancing Bupa’s corporate reputation and engaging with government. You will also be supporting our Director of Public Affairs in building, maintaining, and effectively leveraging strategic relationships and partnerships across government, industry...

  • Public Affairs Development Manager

    9 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Vestas Full time

    As a Public Affairs Specialist at Vestas, you will be at the forefront of expediting wind farm development projects in Australia. Your primary responsibility will be to liaise with government authorities, navigate regulatory frameworks, and advocate for renewable energy solutions. Your role will contribute significantly to the acceleration of the energy...

  • Media and Public Affairs Manager

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time

    Location: - Melbourne- Job Type: - Permanent- Salary: - Base salary + 11% super- Contact: - Lucy Garrido About the business: Six Degrees Executive have partnered with an organisation who is part of the corporate commonwealth entity with a primary goal of enhancing the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies and bolstering the supply of renewable...

  • Public Affairs Manager

    2 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Magistrates Court Full time

    Location: Melbourne | CBD Job type: Full time Organisation: Magistrates Court **Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115 Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media Reference: VG/MC0639B - Lead strategic media and public affairs initiatives, representing the organisation in high-profile engagements and shaping long-term media relations. - Provide expert...

  • Media and Public Affairs Assistant

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia National Gallery of Victoria Full time

    VPS 2.2: $65,409 gross per annum + 11% superannuation Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 Years The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a Media and Public Affairs Assistant to provide administrative and publicity support across the activities of the Media and Public Affairs team. ABOUT THE POSITION: You will be responsible for providing administrative...

  • El 1 - Manager - Media and Public Affairs

    6 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Federal Court of Australia Full time

    **Position overview** The Manager - Media and Public Affairs will work in support of the Director - Media and Public Affairs who works as part of a team assisting the Chief Justice of the FCFCOA and the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar (CEO/PR) of the FCFCOA. Together the Courts comprise 122 judges; hundreds of legal, social science and...

  • Public Affairs Manager

    2 months ago

    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Court Services Victoria Full time

    **About us** The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) is a jurisdiction within the Court Services Victoria statutory authority and has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The Court determines in excess of 300,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, equating to approximately 90...

  • Public Affairs Officer, Campaigns and Strategic

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

    **The Role**: Are you a communications and campaigns specialist, with a passion for social policy and a desire to work for the wellbeing of all Australians? We are seeking experienced Public Affairs Officer's at varying levels, to support the department to deliver portfolio outcomes by providing a range of communication services including strategic...

  • Public Affairs Specialist

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Toyota Full time

    Oh what a feeling! We are so much more than just the sum of our parts. Our strength comes from working together, sharing ideas to always find new ways to progress. Together, we are Toyota. At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but...

  • Public Relation and Government Affairs Specialist

    6 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Linktal Pty Ltd Full time

    **Public Relation and Government Affairs Specialist** - Develop partnerships with local government leaders - Represent an international growing ride share business - Permanent full time role with an attractive package of 150k per year This is an opportunity to join a fast growing ride share business, with international presence they are entering into new...

  • Corporate Affairs Manager

    6 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia CitiPower and Powercor Full time

    **Corporate Affairs Manager** Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000 **About us**: We’re a team that cares about you and your community. CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the distribution networks providing reliable, safe and affordable electricity to 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include large numbers of...

  • Corporate Affairs

    7 months ago

    East Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Cricket Club Full time

    **Corporate Affairs & Media Manager**: East Melbourne VIC, Australia Apply Return to Job List **Corporate Affairs & Media Manager** - Newly created position - Are you passionate about the value of effective and positive communications management to an organisation? - Oversee and lead the strategic approach across Corporate Affairs, PR and Communications -...

  • Media & Public Relations Manager

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

    Are you a master at transforming any topic into a captivating story and fearless when it comes to innovation? Can you translate complex jargon into accessible content? Do you revel in building relationships with media outlets, from national tier one outlets through to niche media markets, to expand your network? Would you like to work in a dynamic Media and...

  • Associate Director, Government Affairs

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Gilead Sciences Full time

    For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors: At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer - working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight...

  • Regulatory Affairs Manager

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Fuse Recruitment Full time

    **Melbourne VIC** **APPLY NOW!** **Full time** **We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our client’s organisation!** Our client is a rapidly expanding MedTech innovator and manufacturer. As they go from strength to strength, demand for innovative product development has driven the need for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to...

  • Website & Publication Manager

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Marie Stopes Australia Full time

    Join our Melbourne-based support service - Drive our brand in partnership with Marketing & Public Affairs - Opportunity for person experienced in web design and frontend development **MSI Australia** We are an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring sexual and reproductive health services are equally accessible to all people living in...

  • Corporate Affairs Advisor

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia CitiPower and Powercor Full time

    **Corporate Affairs Advisor**: - Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000**About us**: CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include large numbers of households as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and...

  • Regulatory Affairs Officer

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Healthcare Professionals Group Full time

    **Benefits** - Must have unrestricted work rights for 12 months - Working within a global team - Monday to Friday only **About the company** Work within a large global Biotechnology company that boasts a good company culture that is always expanding. **About the opportunity** The Regulatory Affairs Officer will provide technical and administrative...

  • Regulatory Affairs Officer

    7 months ago

    Melbourne, Australia Bell People Consultants Full time

    Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Organisation - Long Term Contract Opportunity - Melbourne Metropolitan Area **About the Organisation** Operating as a progressive and highly respected pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation, our client is well known for its operational excellence, passion for innovation and its household quality branded products. An...

  • Corporate Affairs

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Engage Personnel Full time

    2 New Public Practice Opportunities - WFH options and great benefits - Above market salary with annual reviews and bonuses **2 new fantastic opportunities for Corporate Affairs Manager/ Corporate Secretary to work within an Accounting firm located in the Inner Suburbs.** - **2 New Public Practice Opportunities**: - **WFH options and great benefits**: -...