Head of Government Relations

Manage government engagement at Lifeblood

Permanent, full-time role

Melbourne with WFH and office hybrid model

This is your opportunity to find a life-giving purpose

**As an organisation our purpose is simple**: to give life. It’s at the centre of everything we do. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to this life-giving purpose and grow your career. We’re committed to ensuring you have the ability to innovate, learn new skills, and embrace new challenges - all while making a difference in the lives of countless others.

Lifeblood has an inspiring opportunity for you

As Head of Government Relations you will manage government relations engagement, which includes oversight of related processes, reporting and providing specialist government relations guidance and advice. Your role supports Lifeblood achieving its objectives set forth in the Deed of Agreement with the National Blood Authority and includes additional consultation and engagement with Australian governments.

You will play a lead role in developing government briefs, proposals and engagement strategies. This will also involve interpreting and communicating government stakeholder requirements for Lifeblood management and teams.

This role is a true blend of both strategic and tactical work and will require a broad focus across the organisation. As well as requiring strong consultation with internal stakeholders, particularly with Senior Managers across the business, the critical business writing for the purpose of government communication and to ensure they are tailored to government audiences. Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for;
Bachelor’s degree level qualifications in a related field such as Business, Political Science, Legal or Social Science

Demonstrated experience relevant to government relations in a regulated environment

Significant experience in stakeholder management with strong influencing skills and ability to build relationships with all levels of Government

Proven experience advising senior leadership on Government policies, guidelines and strategy

Determination in seeking opportunities to improve practices and processes to achieve outcomes more efficiently and effectively

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity reporting into the Director, Strategy and Government Relations. The role has one direct report and is based in Melbourne with flexibility to work from home and the office as part of our hybrid model.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

At Lifeblood, we welcome different perspectives and backgrounds and we’re proud to foster an environment where people can come together to achieve their very best. That’s why we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all - especially when it comes to your wellbeing. Every employee is unique and we’ve developed a range of initiatives to look after the varying needs of all our people.

As part of the Lifeblood team you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.

Next steps

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a number of background checks — don’t worry, we’ll help you through this process.

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