Director - Government Relations (12-Month Maternity leave cover)

The Australian Banking Association (ABA)

The ABA is a dynamic and innovative organisation that works effectively as a whole and in partnership with our member banks. The ABA advocates for a strong, competitive and innovative banking industry that delivers excellent and equitable outcomes for customers. We promote and encourage policies that make banking better for all Australians, through advocacy, research and thought leadership.

About the role

The Director, Government Relations works in partnership with, and supports, the Chief, Corporate Affairs to develop and lead strategic interaction with Government to prosecute the ABA's agenda. This includes proactively identifying opportunities for the ABA's members to inform government policy for the benefit of the banking sector and positioning industry's response to Government policies and regulations.

Key responsibilities

Create and develop a strategic government relations plan to interpret, predict and respond to political, regulatory affairs and industry reputation management

Take ownership of the narrative of the industry; develop communication positions and messages on hot industry topics to ensure message consistency and audience-focused approach

Conduct regular analysis and monitoring of delivery against the strategic plan and achievement of objectives

Establish and foster relationships of trust and respect between ABA and ABA member corporate affairs teams

Build cooperative relationships with broader stakeholders in media,



government and regulatory bodies and other representative bodies

Play a key influencer role with key stakeholders to ensure communication objectives are achieved

Demonstrate superior skills in oral and written communications combined with demonstrated abilities in leadership

Ensure effective utilisation of best practice channels to deliver messages to stakeholder audiences

Review existing channels and design new channels, tools and events to better deliver on ABA communication objectives

Demonstrate and promote team behaviours to facilitate greater internal communication between ABA areas and a supportive company culture

About you

15+ years' experience in communications, media and government relations

Knowledge and experience of political and media processes

Demonstrated professional and organised execution of superior external/media communications

Proven stakeholder management at senior executive level with a broad range of stakeholders within Corporate, Political, Media and Regulation bodies

Experience advising and influencing senior executives and stakeholders

Experience developing strategies to influence Government

Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

An eye for reputational risk and proactive industry reputation building opportunities

Exemplary verbal and written communication skills

Business and commercial acumen, robust organisational and planning skills, people and change management skills, interpersonal and relationship management skills

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📌 Director – Government Relations (12-Month Maternity leave cover) (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Banking Association
📍 New South Wales