Job no:507099
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:External Relations, HEO7
(HEO7) $89,399 to $99,987 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.
Fixed term, full-time opportunity available until July 2022.
Responsible for the delivery of key corporate activities aimed at strategically enhancing institutional reputation and relationships with key government stakeholders.
The Senior Government Relations Officer plays an integral role in supporting the University's government engagement strategy. This role provides advice and leadership to the University on its engagement with government and the delivery of strategic University activities focused on showcasing the work of the University to a range of key external stakeholders.
To be successful you will need:
- Demonstrated ability and experience in building stakeholder relationships, especially with Federal and State Members of Parliament, Government departments and agencies, and local government.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in understanding and responding to relevant key government policy and legislative reform.
- Demonstrated understanding of parliamentary processes and public policy development.
- High level communication skills, in particular written and interpersonal.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, develop effective networks and partnerships.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.
It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.
Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.
We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.
In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.
Find out more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs
Your faculty's broader role
The Division of External Engagement supports the growth and success of the University through the creation of enduring partnerships, and the development and delivery of meaningful engagement programs that enhance reputation, extend revenue streams, and creatiing positive, lasting change in the communities where we engage.
A hub of connectivity for transformative collaboration, the Division, which includes Marketing and Recruitment, Advancement, Global Engagement and Media and Corporate Relations, works to facilitate internal coordination and promote external awareness to extend the impact of the University's research, teaching and learning and engagement initiatives.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/external-engagement/
If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.
Applications close 11:55pm, 3 February 2022.
For further information
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:
Sally Warner
Interim Director, Corporate Relations
P: +61 (8) 8313 3489
E: [email protected]
You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)
The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.
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