Public Affairs Leader

20 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeePublicAffairs Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Public Affairs Director

This leadership role is responsible for spearheading the development and implementation of public policy and government affairs strategies to drive business objectives. As a key member of our organisation's senior leadership team, you will lead stakeholders engagement and overall accountability for public policy and government affairs strategies.

The successful candidate will be able to anticipate and manage public affairs related issues that impact our business and reputation. They will also contribute to the overall success of the country organisation by coaching senior leaders on political stakeholder engagements.

You will have a proven track record in delivering successful policy and policy influencing programmes in the healthcare/pharmaceutical space. A solid grounding in Australian Federal and State political processes is essential, with pharmaceutical experience being preferred.

As a highly experienced leader, you will have a strong background in managing teams, gained from working in an Australian healthcare company public affairs department or a public affairs agency with a focus on healthcare and/or third sector organisations with a healthcare focus.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Country President in delivering government stakeholder engagement and overall accountability for public policy and government affairs strategies.
  • Anticipate and manage public affairs related issues to protect and enhance our business and reputation.
  • Contribute to the overall country organisation success by coaching senior leaders on political stakeholder engagements.
  • Develop and enhance Public Affairs capabilities and build a best-in-class talent pipeline.
  • Assist the Country President and Senior Leadership on interactions/issues relating to the Australia and New Zealand Industry Groups.
  • Requirements:
  • University education in politics, science, communications, and/or marketing English.
  • Track record of delivering successful development of policy and policy influencing programmes in the healthcare/pharmaceutical space.
  • Solid grounding in Australian Federal and State political processes.
  • Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
  • Experience of leading and managing a team gained in another Australian healthcare company public affairs department and/or a Australian public affairs agency, with a focus on healthcare and/or a third sector organisation with a healthcare focus.

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