Senior Government Relations Executive
Synopsis:
This position involves the management of government relations, policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement across Western Australia. The role will provide advice to senior leaders at the intersection of our strategy and Western Australian Government policy.
* Liaise with key ministerial offices and senior officials in the Western Australian Government and Western Australian Government agencies
* Develop and manage relationships with a diverse group of external stakeholders
* Establish and maintain excellent working relationships across the organization and industry associations
About the Role:
This is an opportunity for an experienced government relations professional or public policy practitioner to join our team as a Senior Manager – Government Relations Western Australia. We are seeking someone who can effectively manage complex stakeholder relationships, navigate a global, matrixed organization to deliver results and contribute to policy discussions and consultations.
* Maintain relationships with Ministers, Members of Parliament and Shadow Ministers, and represent us with these key stakeholders
* Monitor the policy and regulatory environment to identify potential risks likely to impact our business interests in Australia and develop strategies to manage these risks
Your Background:
We are looking for someone with a tertiary qualification in law, economics, business/commerce, political science or related fields, with demonstrated experience in public policy and political analysis. Previous experience working on issues related to the resources and energy sectors in Australia will be highly valued.
* Tertiary qualification in law, economics, business/commerce, political science or related fields
* Extensive experience in dealing with governments and departments, particularly with the Western Australian Government
* Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships with government officials and policy professionals
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, annual incentive program, comprehensive medical benefits, attractive share ownership plan, company provided insurance cover, extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options, career development & education assistance, ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support and leave for all of life's reasons.