Lead - Government Relations

The details:

Join City of Moreton Bay's Advocacy Team, and help build partnerships that deliver projects to shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

Due to a recent internal promotion, we are excited to be on the search for this key leadership role in our Advocacy Team!

As our government relations lead we will look to you to manage and deliver government and stakeholder relations, communications and advocacy campaigns and opportunities to support our strategic interests and advocacy agenda.

We will look to you to provide a source of expertise and to quickly build positive and productive relationships with key parties including other internal departments, Councillors, State and Federal members, and government departments to deliver key outcomes.  You'll also:

• Coordinate the preparation of opportunities for investment and funding applications (eg. Budget Submissions, Election Commitments) to the state and federal governments and undertake extensive political, departmental and industry engagement.
• Prepare submissions to State and Federal Governments on relevant policy and program issues.
• Lead the development, implementation, management and evaluation of strategic and tactical plans and programs driving stakeholder engagement to enhance Council’s reputation and deliver investment with our city.
• Deliver a consistently high standard of strategic projects, written communication, collateral and reporting.
• Oversee and provide mentoring and direction to one direct report.

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The team

This role sits within our External Relations - Advocacy team, a close knit team of 7 working in partnership with Council divisions and external stakeholders to drive strategic coordination, advocacy, government relations and other services that enhance Council’s reputation and deliver positive economic and community outcomes which support Council’s strategic goals.

Our advocacy agenda is focused on creating positive collaboration between all levels of government to unlock our city's potential. Our team seeks to bring challenges and opportunities to the attention of decision-makers through constructive engagement and collaboration. This ensures policy and investment decisions of other levels of government and other strategic partners deliver the greatest benefit to our city and support our community’s vision for City of Moreton Bay.

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About you

We are seeking an exceptional communicator with experience in building quality working relationships and driving productive government relations and advocacy looking for that next challenge!

You will be excited by working with a range of professionals focused on different advocacy projects, and bring with you experience in providing expert advice and leading and managing complex reputational matters.

Your strong influencing and negotiation skills paired with an understanding of strategic and political perspectives on federal, state and local matters will quickly have you become a valuable member of our team.

This is a great opportunity to be part of some exciting projects for our growing city!

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.