Senior Government Relations Professional

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeGovernment Full time $120,000 - $150,000

We're looking for a skilled professional to join our team as a Government Relations Manager.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and maintain working relationships with key government stakeholders across state, territory, and federal governments. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice to senior leadership and building their capacity to effectively engage with government.

  • Develop and execute government relations strategies to ensure Virgin Australia has consistent, effective government engagement on issues of strategic significance.
  • Provide advice to Virgin Australia's senior leadership and build their capacity to effectively engage with government to achieve the organisation's strategic objectives.
  • Support the execution of government relations strategies and monitor and report on progress.

You'll work closely with the wider Corporate Affairs team to ensure that Virgin Australia's government relations strategies are aligned with and supported by our media engagement and other public communications.

What You'll Need
  • 5+ years experience in a similar role within a corporate setting.
  • Experience in a government relations advisory role in Australia.
  • Excellent people skills and a proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with colleagues, MPs, advisers, and departmental representatives.
  • The ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively prioritise to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret policy directions and political motivations.
  • Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders and effect change.
What We Offer
  • Discounted flights for you and your loved ones.
  • A flexible, hybrid work style with the option to work from home a couple of days per week.
  • A well-equipped office location with amenities such as a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs.
  • Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide.
  • Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services.
  • Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health.
  • 'Dress for Your Day' – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

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