Senior Advisor, Government Relations & Engagement

About the Opportunity

Minderoo Foundation is seeking a proactive and strategic Senior Advisor Government Relations & Engagement to join our Advocacy and Engagement this key role you will shape and manage relationships with government stakeholders across all levels support advocacy initiatives and contribute to the development of effective engagement strategies that advance Minderoos mission and impact goals.

Reporting to the Director Government Relations & Engagement your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development of strategic lobbying and advocacy efforts while ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation and reporting obligations.
• Developing and managing trusted relationships with government officials policymakers industry bodies and other key stakeholders.
• Representing Minderoo at government hearings meetings and industry events as required upholding the highest ethical standards during all interactions.
• Leading the development of policy research and preparing high-quality briefings submissions and briefing notes for internal and external audience.
• Staying across political and sectoral developments to provide timely intelligence and insights to support strategic engagement.
• Ensuring all activities adhere to legal and regulatory requirements related to government and public sector engagement.

Qualifications :

About You

You are an effective communicator politically astute and passionate about using policy and engagement to drive positive systems change. You bring experience navigating government and advocacy environments and you know to build influence with integrity.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Political Science Public Policy Government Relations Law or a related field.
• 10 years experience in government relations lobbying or public policy advocacy.
• Proven experience working at a senior level navigating challenges associated with government relations processes and regulations.
• A sound understanding of political institutions legislative processes and regulatory environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing persuasive policy content briefing materials and submissions.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capability with a solutions-focused approach.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills including diplomacy and discretion.
• Experience engaging with government think tanks peak bodies or in regulated or mission-driven sectors.

Additional Information :

Benefits

At Minderoo Foundation we are committed to supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. As part of our team youll enjoy:

• Flexible working options
• Attractive Parental Leave
• An inclusive values-driven workplace

Next Steps

Please attach your resume and a cover letter explaining why you interested in this opportunity.

Applications close: Wednesday 18 February.

Please note we reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified.

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Minderoo Foundation embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively enourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders people of all backgrounds ages sexual orientation and those with Disability to apply.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time