Distinguished Government and Industry Relations Specialist

21 hours ago


Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia Urban Utilities Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Distinguished Government and Industry Relations Specialist to join our team at Urban Utilities. This is an exciting opportunity to shape our future and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving performance and achievement of our organisation's objectives through effective engagement, partnerships, and relationships with key external stakeholders. This includes working closely with State and Federal Government, as well as industry and relevant sectors to set us up for success in delivering our future servicing strategies and goal to reshape the water cycle.

This role has a key role in securing a position of influence for Urban Utilities as part of the 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have tertiary qualifications in Business, Communications, Marketing, and/or other relevant discipline/s. You will also have IAP2 Certification (highly regarded) and leadership experience within the water, infrastructure, planning or utilities sector, public sector, or other critical services.

You will have proven experience in strategic planning, organisational leadership, and risk management, as well as influencing senior stakeholders and building effective working relationships. You will also have expertise in project and change management, with the ability to understand and navigate complex regulatory and legislative environments, including in a political context.

A strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams, is essential for this role.

What We Offer

At Urban Utilities, we celebrate diversity and believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions is key to our success as a business. You will have access to an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that will help you bring the best you.

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 per annum, which is above the average for similar roles in the region. In addition to your salary, you will have access to generous salary packaging options, including novated leases, corporate discounts across health insurance, technology, and more.

Flexibility is also available, depending on the type of work you do, which could include options such as 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you.

Our company culture is built around CARE: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.



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