Lead, Government Relations

**Company Description**:
**Minderoo Foundation** is a modern philanthropic organisation. We take on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible. Minderoo Foundation is independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. We are proudly Australian, and one of Asia’s largest philanthropies, with AUD $2 billion committed to a range of global initiatives. Our team comprises over 100 employees across seven locations.

The importance of a child’s early years to lifelong development and wellbeing is poorly understood and fostered. The Lead of Government Relations will develop, implement and execute the global engagement strategy and ongoing relationship management for the Thrive by Five international platforms (Program: currently comprising a TED Talk and parenting app) in 30 identified countries.

**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- Develop a comprehensive, multi-year global engagement strategy that is adaptable within changing international political landscapes.
- Lead the implementation and management of international engagement activities and stakeholder programs on both a strategic and practical level in multiple challenging and complex environments and maintain it across 30+ jurisdictions.
- Be the primary facilitator for international Government engagement (at all levels) and manage international Government and key stakeholder lifecycles by nurturing new and existing relationships.
- Ensure Director Impact Portfolio and Executive are prepared for international stakeholder meetings with briefing papers and background information.
- Be willing to travel internationally to foster relationships, attend meetings and drive change through representing Minderoo Foundation and advocating the Foundation’s position.
- Proactively scan and understand the international landscapes to identify opportunities for influencing, positioning, and protecting the Foundation’s reputation, working with the External Affairs and Communications team to develop key messaging.
- Work with the External Affairs and Communications team to provide a coordinated government relations approach and identify public relations opportunities and initiate relevant strategies to gain positive leverage from these opportunities.

**Qualifications**:

- University degree qualification in Law, Politics/Policy, International Trade, Economics or a related discipline

**Additional Information**:
**To be successful in this role you will have**
- Well-developed international network and the ability to foster trusted, high performing relationships with international government officials and representatives at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience and agility in developing high level stakeholder relationships in a variety of markets and cultural contexts.
- Excellent pitching, presenting and public speaking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, including the ability to negotiate to achieve desired outcomes.
- Highly organised with proven time management skills to effectively maintain composure in high pressure environments and ability to manage competing/changing priorities.
- Excellent computer skills including the ability to utilise a range of information systems.
- Excellent analytical skills with an eye for quality and attention to detail.

Of vital importance is that you will be a solutions-oriented and self-motivated individual who will possess an abundance of positivity, initiative, and a passion for embracing our philosophy and living our values.

Are you **resilient **enough to bounce back up, dust yourself off and go again with **enthusiasm** and a **never, ever give up attitude **after being knocked back or pushed down?

Are you up** for the challenge**?

**Next Steps**

Please attach your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant expertise against the selection criteria.
- Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with disability to appl_