Job description
Job Title: Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Employer: DFP Recruitment client
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Pay Rate: Competitive
Location: Bentley, WA 6102
Role Overview: This role is responsible for driving the clients government relations and overseeing its stakeholder engagement function, with a focus on growing and protecting the business’ reputation in alignment with strategic objectives. The role will facilitate strong and effective relationships across all levels of government, be the business’ primary contact for government, represent the client at external meetings, advocate for and implement strategies to influence policy positions and outcomes, and develop stakeholder engagement strategies and establish and maintain related management frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential to be successful in this role:
How to apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and to highlight why you are suitable for this role. If you have any questions regarding the role which is not listed, please contact Taylor Robinson at TRobinson@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Employer: DFP Recruitment client
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Pay Rate: Competitive
Location: Bentley, WA 6102
Role Overview: This role is responsible for driving the clients government relations and overseeing its stakeholder engagement function, with a focus on growing and protecting the business’ reputation in alignment with strategic objectives. The role will facilitate strong and effective relationships across all levels of government, be the business’ primary contact for government, represent the client at external meetings, advocate for and implement strategies to influence policy positions and outcomes, and develop stakeholder engagement strategies and establish and maintain related management frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a small team responsible for government relations and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee, coordinate and lead the clients engagement with all levels of government, facilitating strong and effective relationships.
- Provide strategic advice to the Manager Corporate Affairs and Communications, the executive team and the CEO, ensuring they are well briefed on contentious issues and hot topics.
- Develop briefing materials for the executive team and for the Minister for Energy’s office.
- Attend meetings, advocate for and influence policy positions and outcomes.
- Develop, implement, and coordinate the clients strategic stakeholder engagement strategy and related frameworks to ensure alignment of approach.
- Understand the needs and expectations of the business to ensure concerns and risks are addressed and managed appropriately.
- Coordinate interaction with external stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective communications.
Essential to be successful in this role:
- Tertiary, degree level qualifications in politics, public policy, law, economics or a related discipline (mandatory).
- Extensive knowledge of government, ministerial and parliamentary protocols and processes.
- Extensive experience in managing strategic relationships.
- Knowledge of the WA State Government budget and Cabinet processes.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder relations.
- Experience in leading and managing a team.
How to apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience and to highlight why you are suitable for this role. If you have any questions regarding the role which is not listed, please contact Taylor Robinson at TRobinson@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.