Government Relations Manager

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Atlas Counsel Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Our client has an exciting senior role with national presence.

The Government Relations Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the firm's government relations and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a skilled communicator, adept at navigating complex issues and building relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, unions and the broader community.

Location:

Ideally this role will be placed in Melbourne. Interstate travel is likely to be required from time-to-time.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

  • Develop and execute the government relations strategy in alignment with organisational goals.
  • Provide counsel to the CEO, executive leaders, senior leaders, and other departments on government relations and stakeholder considerations.

Government Relations & Advocacy:

  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with government, industry bodies, and regulatory agencies.
  • Advocate in relevant policy and regulatory matters.
  • Monitor and analyse relevant political, regulatory, and public policy trends.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Build and manage relationships with key external stakeholders.
  • Lead corporate social responsibility initiatives and community engagement efforts.
  • Ensure effective internal communications within the organisation, fostering a culture of transparency and alignment.

Issues Management:

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of communication plans.
  • Contribute to the response to relevant reputational or regulatory challenges, ensuring swift and strategic action.
  • Serve as a key advisor to the leadership team during critical moments.

Skills, Competencies, Qualifications and Experience:

Education / Qualifications / Memberships:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Business, or a related field (Essential)

Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years experience in government relations, government operations, politics, industrial relations or a similar field.
  • Proven experience in government relations at a senior level.
  • Strong understanding of public policy, regulatory environments, and government affairs.
  • Extensive experience working with senior executives, media, and government stakeholders.

Skills and competencies:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple, complex initiatives.
  • Strong leadership and team management potential.
  • Issues management expertise.
  • Ability to navigate and influence across various organizational levels and external stakeholders.
  • High level of integrity, with a commitment to ethical communications and transparency.

You will also be:

Proactive: A self-starter who takes initiative and anticipates potential challenges.

Resilient: Able to thrive under pressure, especially in high-stakes situations.

Influential: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Adaptable: Capable of adjusting quickly to changing environments and priorities.

Applications Close:

Friday 5 September 2025

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