Job Description

ACT Government Permanent(Full Time)

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Senior government relations role | Part-time WFH | ACT based or nearby | Public health / immunisation sector

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- Flexible part-time role, 0.6 to 0.8 FTE
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- Work from home with Canberra-based stakeholder meetings
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- Suit senior government, policy or advocacy professional
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Are you an experienced government relations, public policy or stakeholder engagement professional seeking a meaningful part-time opportunity?

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This is an excellent opportunity to join a small, respected not-for-profit organisation operating in the immunisation and public health sector. The role will suit a credible, diplomatic and well-connected professional who understands government, can build trusted relationships, and is comfortable working with senior stakeholders across Federal, State and Territory Government.

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This is a permanent part-time role offering 0.6 to 0.8 FTE, flexible working hours and a work-from-home arrangement. The successful candidate will ideally be ACT based or located close enough to attend Canberra-based meetings when required.

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About the Role

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Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships between the organisation and government stakeholders.

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You will act as a key point of contact for government representatives, support advocacy and engagement activities, monitor relevant policy and legislative developments, and identify opportunities aligned with public health, vaccination and infectious disease priorities.

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The role will also involve indirect support around grant opportunities, including identifying relevant opportunities and discussing these internally.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Act as a key contact between the organisation and government representatives in Canberra.
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- Build and maintain effective working relationships with decision makers, policy makers and key influencers.
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- Represent the organisation professionally in meetings,



public forums and stakeholder discussions where required.
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- Monitor relevant legislative and policy developments that may impact the organisation's work.
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- Support advocacy and engagement activities aligned with public health and immunisation priorities.
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- Identify opportunities that align with government priorities and the organisation's objectives.
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- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on relevant projects, programs and policy-related activities.
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- Support the identification of relevant grant opportunities and contribute indirectly to the grants process.
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- Attend Canberra-based meetings, with occasional interstate travel where required.
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About You

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You will be an experienced, professional and diplomatic communicator with a strong understanding of government processes and stakeholder engagement.

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You will ideally bring:

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- Previous experience working in Federal, State or Territory Government, or in a government relations, public policy, advocacy or stakeholder engagement role.
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- Existing government networks, ideally within health, public policy, aged care, immunisation, infectious diseases or a related area.
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- Strong understanding of government processes, legislative procedures and policy environments.
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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- The ability to identify key decision makers, influencers and opportunities.
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- Strong judgement, discretion and qualified integrity.
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- A calm, collaborative and respectful working style.
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- The ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
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- A diplomatic approach and the ability to build trust with a wide range of stakeholders.
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The Offer

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- Permanent part-time opportunity.
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- 0.6 to 0.8 FTE.
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- Flexible working hours, Monday to Friday.
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- Work from home arrangement.
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- ACT based or nearby preferred.
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- Not-for-profit salary packaging option available.
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- Purpose-driven work in the public health and immunisation sector.
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- Opportunity to work closely with government and policy stakeholders.
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📌 Government Relations Executive / Liaison (Canberra)
🏢 Wellington Shire Council
📍 Canberra