Government Relations Coordinator

Number of Positions Available:

1

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- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time permanent Government Relations Coordinator to be the driving force behind our engagement with Government and political leaders to drive a national agenda in a consistent, effective and fruitful manner.

Based in Barton and reporting to the
_Head of Government Relations_ you will be a part of a diverse Communications portfolio and work closely with the Public Relations and Policy and Advocacy teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Development and implementation of a framework that supports effective government engagement across Australia
- Monitoring developments at the Commonwealth and state and territory government level
- Co-ordinating engagement with governments including correspondence
- Capture and reporting on The Salvation Army's activities with government
- Fostering productive relationship with state and federal political stakeholders
- Identifying opportunities to influence government decision making
- Advancing internal capability to support and promote social justice
- Advancing TSA's profile and position in social service delivery and social justice policy

About you:
To be successful in this role, you will be qualified in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations (or related discipline) and have demonstrated work history in Government Relations.
- Experience working in or closely with governments
- Experience in research around political processes and related policy issues
- Understanding and personal alignment with the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army
- High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work consultatively and collaboratively
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills

Why work for us:

- Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity for career development
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Internationally renowned not-for-profit organisation
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
- Rare opportunity to work with passionate, like-minded people who enjoy being a part of an organization that makes a difference within the Australian community

How to Apply:

- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_