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Manager Government Relations


Job Location:

Hobart - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 145808 - 169024
Posted: 26 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

Meeting regularly with government and stakeholders to maintain a strong relationship with our organisation and to ensure a mutually beneficial flow of relevant information on key issues. To do this you will work across all facets of Hydro Tasmania including Entura and Momentum Energy. Youll be highly visible across senior leaders of our organisation enabling them to achieve business outcomes through your trusted advice.

Salary range $145808 $169024 plus super

Benefits

Competitive compensation including electricity discount

Flexible working options available tailored to suit your lifestyle and teams needs

Career development opportunities such as access to LinkedIn Learning and Organisational Development opportunities

Unique leave options including 15 weeks paid parental leave Public Holiday Substitution and Zero Debit Sick Leave

Access to Private Health Discounts and Health & Wellness Consults

Key responsibilities

  • Undertake stakeholder relations activities particularly with Government to achieve and support the Corporations strategic direction and goals
  • Build and maintain trusted networks across stakeholders primarily across Government.
  • Influence outcomes on key strategic issues through developed stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Provide high quality written and verbal advice and outputs on tight timelines.
  • Identify new areas and opportunities while working with internal and external stakeholders to translate this into delivered value.

This is a 12-month fixed-term position. More information can be found in the attached Position Description:PD - PGCA - Manager Government Relations - June

Skills & experience

Abilities to effortlessly create and sustain strong professional relationships with a variety of people

Meticulous attention to detail specifically with fact-checking and providing corporate communication

Experience with Government and energy industry highly desirable

Proactive approach to workload to achieve short turnaround times

Even if you dont meet these criteria 100% we still want to hear from you!

About the company

Hydro Tasmania has been powering Tasmania for over 100 years and is now Australias largest renewable energy generator. We operate 30 hydropower stations and major dams that deliver clean reliable energy across the State.

Our story is built on engineering expertise innovation and strong community connection. Over decades weve expanded and modernised our hydropower system to meet Tasmanias growing energy needs and support a cleaner more resilient energy future.

Our people are central to everything we do. Were committed to an inclusive flexible and equitable workplace welcoming applications from all members of the community. Flexible working options are available for every role and our recruitment is meritbased to ensure fairness and diversity.

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Please attach your resume and cover letter outlining what skills and experience you will bring to the position. Applications close 7th July 2026 at 9am and we may engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.

Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or accommodation during any stage of the process please let us know. For more information or to discuss your needs confidentially reach out to . Please note we do not accept applications via email.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.


Required Experience:

Manager