Head of Government Affairs

Help us deliver a better tomorrow
Australia Post is delivering for all Australians. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We're delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We're moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.

About the opportunity

The Head of Government Affairs is responsible for leading the proactive and reactive federal, state and local government engagement in support of Australia Post's strategic growth initiatives, including a strong focus on internal and external advisory and advocacy.
This role is open to locations nationally.

What you'll deliver with us

A primary focus is to support the creation of a cohesive government engagement strategy that advances the organisation's Post26, Post30, and modernisation goals, while safeguarding and strengthening Australia Post's reputation and social licence to operate.

This role collaborates closely with leaders from the Community, Sustainability, and Stakeholder Engagement teams, as well as subject matter experts across Australia Post, to drive stakeholder and industry engagement efforts, including policy advocacy and advisory responsibilities as needed.

You'll also

• Guide the Government Affairs team in engaging proactively and reactively with federal, state, and local government stakeholders to support Australia Post's strategic goals.
• Manage Australia Post's interactions with Shareholder Ministers and their offices.
• Lead engagement efforts with Shareholder Ministers, Ministers, Shadow Ministers, MPs, Senators, Advisers, and Departments to advance Australia Post's strategic objectives.
• Assist in preparing business representatives for Senate Estimates hearings and other Parliamentary Inquiries.
• Develop and execute strategic Parliamentary engagement plans, including programs, briefs, and materials for the CEO and senior executives.
• Monitor Parliamentary issues related to Australia Post to identify risks and opportunities, and respond as needed.
• Oversee the constituent correspondence team to handle enquiries efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Industry, Policy and Regulatory Affairs to advocate for policy goals and influence government at all levels.
• Partner with the Head of Industry, Policy and Regulatory Affairs to proactively identify cross-industry opportunities for Australia Post.

About you

• Significant experience in Government Relations / Ministerial adviser / political office / industry association / think tank.
• Demonstrated understanding of and interest in political and regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing clear communications materials.
• Ability to communicate complex information simply to a wide range of audiences.
• An ability to juggle competing demands and priorities; and balance strategic and tactical priorities to deliver outcomes.
• Proven ability to mediate across multi-functional or multi-discipline teams in order to achieve agreed objectives.

How we'll deliver for you

• Be part of a culture where everybody feels they belong, are valued, and can bring their authentic self to work every day
• We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They're the TIES that bind our team together
• Flexible working
• We invest in your personal wellbeing, recognise and reward you for your contribution to our success with Post Perks and more.

We're delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional

Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.
 

We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications

from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees.
 

We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace.  If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on