Government Relations Advisor

University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia
Base: $126,065 - $142,171; benefits: 17% super py
Proactive government engagement
Strategic analytical and engagement support
Political and policy advice
Lead proactive government engagement and help position the University at the centre of major policy conversations

Job Summary

  • Lead proactive government engagement and help position the University at the centre of major policy conversations.
  • Provide high‑level strategic, analytical and engagement support, helping to shape political and policy advice, prepare advocacy materials, and coordinate impactful external engagements that advance the University’s priorities.
  • The position involves preparing submissions and briefings, supporting senior leaders through executive coordination, and working collaboratively across faculties to ensure the University is well‑positioned within an evolving higher education landscape.

Matching Summary

Lead proactive government engagement and help position the University at the centre of major policy conversations.

Salary

Base: $126,065 - $142,171; Benefits: 17% Superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • proactive government engagement
  • strategic analytical and engagement support
  • political and policy advice
  • advocacy materials preparation
  • external engagements coordination
  • policy directions monitoring
  • risk and opportunity identification

Nice-to-have

  • issues management and reputational risk communication
  • strong understanding of tertiary education factors
  • collaboration across faculties
  • sound judgement and discretion

Key Requirements

  • Experience in issues management
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders
  • Background in government relations, lobbying or policy analysis
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia

Work Rights

Unrestricted work rights

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