Manager - Advocacy & Government Relations

**Champion the civil construction industry in NSW**

The **Civil Contractors Federation NSW (CCF NSW)** is the peak industry body representing the civil construction sector—an industry that builds and maintains the critical infrastructure that keeps New South Wales moving.

We advocate for fairer regulation, smarter procurement, a stronger workforce, and a safer, more sustainable industry. With over 400 member businesses, CCF NSW gives voice to the sector through high-level engagement with ministers, governments, industry and media.

We seek a **Manager - Advocacy & Government Relations** to lead strategic advocacy, shape public policy, and influence decision-makers on issues that matter most to our members. A key focus of this role is supporting CCF NSW’s new **Major Contractors Advisory Group (MCAG)** - a high-level forum of leading head contractors driving procurement and policy reform across NSW infrastructure delivery.

This is a rare opportunity for a well-connected professional to make a tangible impact on the future of civil construction and local jobs in NSW.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and lead policy and advocacy strategies that advance member interests and align with organisational priorities.
- Engage proactively with local and state government-building trusted relationships with ministers, advisers, MPs, agencies, and key stakeholders
- Prepare high-quality submissions, position papers, and briefings on issues such as procurement reform, red-tape reduction, skills, and infrastructure investment.
- Provide strategic and secretariat support to the **Major Contractors Advisory Group (MCAG)**, including developing policy positions, materials, managing monthly meetings, and coordinating follow-up with agencies and ministers.
- Translate MCAG priorities into broader CCF NSW advocacy and communications, ensuring alignment across the membership’s policy agenda.
- Represent CCF NSW in stakeholder forums, consultations, industry roundtables and events as required.
- Work closely with the CEO to shape and deliver the organisation’s public affairs and government engagement strategy.
- Translate member feedback and industry insights into persuasive, evidence-based advocacy and communications
- Convene member committees and forums to engage members and inform advocacy priorities.
- Support member communications and engagement, ensuring alignment between advocacy efforts, government policy agendas, and industry needs.

**What You’ll Bring**
- Extensive experience in public policy, advocacy, or government relations
- ideally in infrastructure, construction, or a peak industry body
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including a track record of influencing ministers, advisors and departmental leaders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in **crafting clear, compelling policy documents and submissions,**with follow up**.**:

- Strategic thinking and political acumen, with a deep understanding of and experience with **NSW policy and regulatory frameworks**:

- Confidence presenting to high-level audiences and facilitating briefings or consultations.
- A working knowledge of **the civil construction industry, or infrastructure**is highly desirable
- A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a small, high-impact team.

**Why Work for CCF NSW?**
- Work directly with the CEO and board to influence policy at the highest level
- A respected voice in one of NSW’s most essential and dynamic industries
- Hybrid, flexible work model
- Strong industry network and access to senior decision-makers
- Purpose-driven work with a tangible impact on businesses, jobs, and communities across NSW

For position enquiries, please contact Kylie Yates, CEO, CCF NSW on 02 9009 4000.

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Castle Hill NSW 2154