Government Relations Manager

**Work type**:
Full Time

**Location**:
Brisbane

**Job type**:
Government Relations

**Applications close**:
**Government Relations Manager**:
Hello. We’re Virgin Australia. And we’re back (in a big way).

We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. For us, flying is so much more than simply taking off and landing (although we understand that is quite important). It’s about going the extra mile, in the air and on the ground, to create authentic experiences that put our guests firmly at the heart of everything we do.

**About the role**:
Based out of our Brisbane Head Office, the **Government Relations Manager **will work collaboratively with the General Manager of Government Relations and Virgin Australia leadership to support the development of government engagement strategies to maximise impact in areas of strategic significance to the organisation.

In addition, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining working relationships with key government stakeholders across state, territory, and federal governments (including parliamentary staffers) to ensure Virgin Australia has consistent, effective government engagement on issues of strategic significance.
- Provide advice to Virgin Australia’s senior leadership and build their capacity to effectively engage with government to achieve the organisations strategic objectives.
- Support the execution of government relations strategies and monitor and report on progress.
- Prepare meeting briefs and advice to the Executive Leadership Team, and relevant background material ahead of engagement with relevant Ministers, members of parliament, and key Government Departments.
- Use commercial acumen to influence stakeholders and effect change.
- Develop collaborative relationships with business leaders and other key stakeholders.
- Work closely with the wider Corporate Affairs team to ensure that Virgin Australia’s government relations strategies are aligned with and supported by our media engagement and other public communications.

**You’ll be great in this role if you have**:

- Previous experience in a similar role within a corporate setting.
- 5+ years experience in a government relations advisory role in Australia.
- Willingness to work collaboratively, with experience in building consensus on complex issues.
- You will possess excellent people skills and a proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with colleagues, MPs, advisers, and departmental representatives.
- The ability to work with mínimal supervision and effectively prioritise to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret policy directions and political motivations.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills, and good political insight
- Exceptional influencing and negotiation skills

**What you’ll get from us**

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry - including (but not limited to):

- Flexible work environment (minimum 3 days a week in our Brisbane HQ)
- Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
- Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)
- Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwide
- Discounted Virgin Australia Lounge membership
- Hospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discounts
- Wellness support, including the _betterme_ digital wellbeing platform
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life - physical, mental, social and financial

**COVID-19**

The safety and security of our people, guests and operations come first. Always. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive ‘Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy’. In a nutshell, to work with us, you’ll need to comply with our (and the airport’s) rules and regulations. And be fully vaxxed.

**Ready to apply?**

We’re ready to hear from you.