Policy and Public Engagement Specialist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time

**Job Overview**

We are seeking a skilled Policy and Public Engagement Specialist to join our team at RMIT University.

**About the Role**

As a key member of our Policy, Strategy & Impact Portfolio Capability Team, you will support the development of government and public policy related briefing papers, reports for executive-level forums, project support for government partnerships, and research and analyses for relevant public policy and insights papers.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented and versatile generalist who can contribute to a diverse range of public policy issues and government relations priorities.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Develop, contribute, and provide support in producing concise and well-written briefing papers, executive reports, public communications materials, and public policy papers.
  • Conduct background research and provide summary briefs on specific topic areas with relevance to a diverse range of public policy issues and government relations priorities.
  • Assist and support the administration, communication, and coordination of government partnership projects.
  • Monitor and assist with tracking Government Relations related tasks, including government announcements and budgets.
  • Assist the Capability Team with general communications and administration tasks, as required, under the guidance of the Senior Manager, Government Relations.
  • Provide support for government visits by liaising with external and internal stakeholders, producing run sheets, presentations, or briefs.

**Requirements**

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A keen interest and working knowledge of government relations, public policy, and/or public communications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of writing principles that align with the preparation of briefs, concise summaries, meeting notes, and background research.
  • An eye for detail and the ability to provide basic synthesis and analysis of diverse public policy areas and government relations priorities.
  • High-level digital literacy and experience using Microsoft O365 suite, including Microsoft Teams.
  • Proven commitment to collaboration, versatility, flexibility, and teamwork, with a positive mindset.

**Education and Qualifications**

RMIT student in the process of obtaining relevant qualifications or recently completed in communications, social sciences, economics, or law.

**Remuneration Package**

HEW 3 + 11.5% superannuation, based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working. Estimated salary $65,000 - $80,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

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