Director of Government Strategy
3 days ago
Job Overview
This is a high-profile, permanent role open to Australian citizens ideally based in Canberra. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in supporting the organisation's engagement with government, parliament, and political stakeholders.
About the Role
As an Associate Director, Government Affairs & Relations, you will report to the Director of Government Relations and be responsible for preparing responses to parliamentary questions on notice, Senate Estimates, and ministerial briefings. You will also contribute to broader government relations strategy and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
- Support government-facing activities including briefings, requests for information, and parliamentary processes
- Prepare high-quality written materials including responses to Questions on Notice, Senate Estimates, and ministerial briefings
- Build and maintain relationships with ministerial offices, departments, and other political stakeholders
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and advise internal stakeholders
- Contribute to strategic government relations planning and bipartisan engagement
- Assist with stakeholder events, including site tours and parliamentary functions
- Assist in managing sensitive issues or public policy disputes involving government stakeholders, supporting the coordination of FOI responses and document requests
- Work with communications teams to develop messaging and content that supports government engagement
- Maintain a forward schedule of planned government engagements and ensure proactive coordination
- Contribute written content for newsletters, social media, or website as needed
About You
You are a senior government relations professional with experience navigating complex, high-impact subject matter. You may come from a policy, communications, or public affairs background and are comfortable working in ambiguity, identifying issues early, and responding with clarity and precision.
Your Qualifications
- Proven experience in government relations, public affairs, or policy
- Familiarity with parliamentary processes including Senate Estimates and Questions on Notice
- Background in policy analysis or legislative affairs, with experience monitoring and analysing legislative and regulatory developments
- Experience advocating for policies and regulations that align with organisational objectives
- Experience working across multiple stakeholders and portfolios
- Strong writing and communication skills
- A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with no ego
- Australian citizenship
- Experience working with technically complex subject matter — whether in government, investment, finance, trade, or industry development
Benefits
This permanent role offers a career-defining opportunity to join a newly established national institution driving innovation and industrial transformation across Australia. With a mandate to invest in strategic growth areas, the organisation is deeply embedded in the government landscape and works across multiple ministerial portfolios, sovereign investment vehicles, and industry partners.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.
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