Government Relations Coordinator

Our purpose is to make skills, education and employment accessible to every person, so they can create their own world of unbounded possibilities.

About The BUSY Group…

The BUSY Group is a not-for-profit organisation which presents 45 years experience as a community partner. With multiple business entities operating across 100+ locations Australia-wide and now in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, we offer an extensive range of employment services and programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, mentoring, NDIS, disability employment support, specialist schools and allied health services.

Job Description

Kickstart your career in government relations with a hands‑on role at the heart of The BUSY Group’s strategic engagement efforts. As a Government Relations Coordinator intern/graduate, you’ll support senior leaders in building valuable connections with political offices, senior bureaucrats, and industry stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, gain real‑world experience, and grow into a larger, impactful role as you help shape policy and advance our mission.

A Day in the Life

- Assisting with scheduling and coordinating meetings, briefings, and political events, gaining experience in high‑level stakeholder engagement.

- Updating and managing the Political Stakeholder CRM, building your understanding of government networks and relationship management.

- Drafting clear and detailed correspondence and briefing notes for political and government audiences.

- Researching and monitoring government policy developments and summarising key insights to support team decision‑making.

- Collaborating with cross‑functional teams and the Executive Director’s EA to help organise logistics and ensure smooth stakeholder interactions.

This is a permanent full‑time position based from our East Brisbane Office.

- Flexibility – 1 day working from home

- Access to Fitness Passport

- Training and Professional development commitment

- BUSYologyBenefits program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Tools of the trade to support your individual role

Desired Skills and Experience

A bit about you…

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in government relations, stakeholder engagement, or a related administrative role.

- Tertiary Qualification in Political Science & Government or Business Administration & Management

- Strong understanding of political processes and government structures.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence and briefing materials.

- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

- Resilient, proactive, and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.

- Strong ethical standards and understanding of government contractual requirements.

- Ability to obtain a National Police Check with no disclosable outcomes and a Blue Card

Next Steps...

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role.

The BUSY Group is an organisation that prioritises the safeguarding of children and all vulnerable people by actively adopting strategies that embed a culture of zero tolerance for abuse of any kind. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening including criminal history and relevant working with children checks.

The BUSY Group is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from First Nations People, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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