Principal Advisor, Government Relations

• Government Partnerships and Policy

• Foster government relations and strategic initiatives

• Prepare comprehensive briefing documents for government officials

• Be a trusted expert on UQ's government relations protocols and best practices

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About Government Partnerships and Policy

Government Partnerships and Policy support’s UQ’s engagement with all levels of government on the topics and opportunities relevant to government and the University. It works across the University to deliver a coordinated approach to government partnerships that responds to the needs and priorities of government.

About This Opportunity

The Principal Advisor, Government Relations plays a crucial role in enhancing the University’s government engagement initiatives and outcomes.

You will provide administrative support and coordination with government-related activities, manage high priority projects and ensure effective communication between the University and government entities.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Support Government Partnerships and Policy to deliver the University’s strategy to deliver demand driven government partnerships.

• Prepare comprehensive briefing documents for government officials and UQ executive stakeholders, adhering to governmental protocols and processes.

• Manage invitations to government dignitaries, oversee RSVPs, and ensure UQ representation at relevant engagements while collaborating closely with the Events team to ensure seamless coordination of events involving government representatives.

• Maintain accurate databases of contacts and government officials, facilitating efficient communication channels.

• Conduct research on parliamentary inquiries and external monitoring activities, maintaining relevant systems and databases and providing expert advice to internal stakeholders on UQ's government relations protocols and best practices.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

At HEW level 7, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range 96,649.64 - $105,244.58, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17% and market loading. The total FTE package will be up to $113,080.08 - $123,136.15 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.

About You

• An undergraduate degree in project management, business, international education or another related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in government relations or public affairs.

• Experience and knowledge of government processes and policies.

• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, industry leaders, community representatives and other relevant parties.

• High level research and analytical skills with the ability to be adept at assessing complex situations, understanding policy implications and identifying strategic opportunities.

• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills to support the engagement with government.

• Ability to work independently and manage own workload, prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kenneth Sauer at [email protected] .  For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

Other Information 

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion .  We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity , LGBTQIA+ , cultural and/or linguistic , Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples , or people with a disability . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected] .

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

Applications close Sunday 7 April at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-36910).