Ass Director, Stakeholder Engagement

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Hays | Marketing Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Join a Federal Government team in a key stakeholder engagement role. Hybrid, EL1 equivalent, immediate start.

Your new company

A Federal Government department is seeking an experienced Stakeholder Engagement and Government Relations professional to join their team on an interim basis.

Your new role

As the Assistant Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Government Relations you will provide strategic advice to senior executives and strengthen relationships across government, industry bodies, and community stakeholders. You will coordinate ministerial and executive briefings, manage engagement activities, and contribute to the development of communications plans.

A key aspect of the role is direct engagement with senior stakeholders, requiring a personable approach and the ability to influence outcomes. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while delivering clear, timely, and strategic advice.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and government relations at a senior level
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to draft and coordinate high-quality briefings
  • Proven ability to influence and manage relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support timely decision-making
  • Flexibility and confidence to work across competing priorities in a dynamic environment
  • You must be an Australian Citizen to apply for this position
  • Ability to commence immediately for the duration of the contract

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll step into a high-profile EL1 equivalent role where your expertise in stakeholder engagement and government relations will be highly valued. This contract offers the chance to contribute directly to government initiatives of national importance while expanding your networks across senior executives, industry representatives, and community stakeholders. You'll gain exposure to complex issues, sharpen your skills in high-level communications, and make an immediate impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Temporary and Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

  • Weekly pay cycles
  • Nominated choice of superannuation fund
  • Online timesheet submission and approval
  • No hidden fees or costs for our services
  • Regular contact with your consultant throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

Your Communications and Strategic Policy expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy. If you meet the above brief, we welcome a confidential discussion about this role or please apply via the link below.

Hays is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages our clients in their planning and promoting around diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Hays recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our clients in delivering a diverse workforce.

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