Manager Stakeholder and Government Relations

2 weeks ago


East Melbourne, Australia Bendigo Kangan Institute Full time

**Role Type**:Full time or part-time

**Remuneration**:A senior level remuneration package will be negotiated.

**Location**: Great East Melbourne location, close to public transport - moving to Cremorne in July. Very flexible work arrangements.

We offer flexible working arrangements to meet your work/life commitments and support your wellbeing.

**About the role
**The Manager Stakeholder and Government Relations leads and executes stakeholder and Government relations management for VETASSESS. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager takes responsibility for effective and timely engagement and communication.

In conjunction with the Executive Director, the role will maintain and leverage relationships with VETASSESS's partners and key stakeholders and provide research and support to position the VETASSESS business for growth and diversification.

**What we're looking for**
- A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification together with significant experience with stakeholder management, or lesser formal qualifications with extensive experience.

**Key attributes relevant to the role**:

- Advanced interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, a customer focus and the ability to work independently and in a team to achieve successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to the demands of a dynamic environment including the ability to respond to tight timelines, budgets and limited resources.

Please refer to the position description to view the additional key skills and experience required for this role.

**Benefits**
- Great East Melbourne location.
- Relevant 'for purpose' attendance.
- Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- A dynamic team culture where our people produce excellent results.
- A supportive workplace culture where great work is recognised.
- Professional development opportunities to develop your skills.

**About us**

With more than 25 years' experience, VETASSESS has been providing a range of tailored independent assessment services to government and non-government agencies to achieve their policy objectives.

We are regarded as Australia's leading assessment-only Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 21097) with expertise in performing qualification recognition and employment verification of individuals skills and experience against a select number of qualification and professional occupations.

The eWorks brand managed by VETASSESS, creates and delivers original work for governments, education providers such as TAFE colleges and registered training organisations, universities, and peak industry and professional bodies across many sectors and industries. We strive to provide the right technology in creating and delivering innovative and successful online learning content.

**How to Apply**

If you feel you have the knowledge, skills, and experience to excel in this role please click 'Apply', we would love to hear from you.

Applications close: Friday 24 th February
- VETASSESS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and LGBTIQ communities._



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