Job Description:
The Government Relations Liaison plays a pivotal role in driving government relations for our organisation. This involves preparing and coordinating high-quality information and responses to critical requests, ensuring that the needs of key government stakeholders are met with precision.
This includes working closely with government departments and agencies, and external committees to develop succinct briefings and deliver impactful results.
About Us:
We are a volunteer-based agency supporting communities. Our mission is to save lives and create safer communities through emergency response and preparedness.
We have over 10,000 volunteers who are highly skilled, experienced, and well-trained in various roles. We serve the community as the lead agency for Floods, Storms, and Tsunamis, recognised as the most versatile and widely used emergency service organisation.
About You:
* You will possess qualifications or significant relevant experience in Communications, Government, or a related field with strong knowledge of government relations.
* You will demonstrate proficiency in building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
* You will be a strong communicator with excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
* You will apply strategic thinking to manage complex and sensitive issues and provide clear, concise advice.
What We Offer:
* A 35-hour work week.
* A hybrid work environment, time in the office and time working from home.
* Meaningful and rewarding work contributing to saving lives and creating safer communities.
* Attractive leave entitlements including parental, sick, flex, and recreation leave.
* Mental Health & Wellbeing programs and services to support our people.
You Belong Here:
We value diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. If you require reasonable adjustments, we are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.