Senior Government Relations Officer

Job no:509501
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:External Relations, HEO8

(HEO8) $100,261 to $112,481 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.

Continuing, full-time opportunity available immediately.

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 and managing stakeholder relationships especially with Federal and State Members of Parliament, Government agencies and local government.
• Five years + experience in a senior advocacy/government relations or public policy development role.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and drive beneficial partnerships with government and industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of parliamentary/government processes and public policy development.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills, in particular written (e.g. briefing papers, presentations submissions, high level correspondence), interpersonal and influencing.

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 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.

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.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of External Engagement is committed to the University’s growth ambitions through best practice marketing, the generation of international opportunities, and the forging of deep industry, media and alumni connections.  

Learn more at: https://www.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, 25 May 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:

Despina Livadiotis
Talent Acquisition Officer
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

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