Government Relations Manager

Description:

The Opportunity:
The Government Relations Manager will support the VHBA's Strategic Communications and Engagement team in providing high quality advice on the program delivery. The role will be responsible for building and maintaining effective working relationships with government stakeholders, communities and MPs to identify and resolve complex issues and proactively amplifying the projects we're delivering.
Key aspects of the role include:
* Providing expert advice on government relations in a leadership position
* Developing and maintaining government relations strategies
* Identifying and responding to project-related stakeholder issues and ensuring the appropriate responses and strategies are followed.
We are looking for:
* A requirement to have qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Media, Public Policy or related discipline
* A requirement to have extensive experience and skills across communications and government relations ideally in a construction environment.
* Demonstrated experience in developing government relation strategies
To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description.
Interested in working with VHBA?
Please click the “Apply” button to submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
We don't want you to miss out! Please only apply for this position via the “Apply” button as emailed applications will not be considered.
Applications close 11.59pm on 30th of March 2025
If you require any adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact VHBA.recruitment@health.vic.gov.au
Further information:
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VHBA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life.
All prospective employees undergo a National Criminal Records Check. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks, qualification checks and role related clearances.