Lead industry engagement & strategic policy, providing high-level advice across complex commercial prioritiesYour current companyI am partnering with a key State Government Department to recruit a Principal Adviser, Industry & Strategic Policy. This senior opportunity will suit an experienced professional with strong industry knowledge, strategic capability and the confidence to work across complex stakeholder environments.

Your new roleIn this senior advisory role, you will provide strategic and commercial advice to support complex programs and broader industry outcomes. You will work across industry engagement, strategic policy, commercial activities and stakeholder relationships, bringing together multiple perspectives to support informed decision-making.

You will provide high-quality advice to senior decision makers, contribute to complex negotiations and support the development of governance arrangements, business cases, funding proposals and investment strategies. You will also undertake strategic and commercial analysis, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and translate complex information into clear advice.

A key focus will be building productive relationships across government, industry and other external stakeholders. You will work in an environment where priorities are complex and commercially sensitive, requiring sound judgement, discretion and the ability to influence outcomes while maintaining strong relationships.

What you’ll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Significant experience working across industry, policy or strategic advisory roles
- Strong knowledge of industry and the factors influencing investment and growth
- Experience providing high-quality advice to senior decision makers
- Strong stakeholder engagement,



relationship management and influencing skills
- Experience contributing to complex negotiations or market engagement
- Strong strategic and commercial analysis skills
- Experience developing strategies, business cases or commercial initiatives
- Sound judgement when working with complex and commercially sensitive matters
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

What you’ll get in returnThis is a senior opportunity where you will have significant exposure to strategic industry matters and complex stakeholder relationships. You will contribute to high-level decision-making and work closely with senior stakeholders across government and industry.

The role offers variety across strategic policy, industry engagement, commercial analysis and stakeholder management, with flexible working arrangements available subject to agreement.

Temporary and Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- Weekly pay cycles
- Nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online timesheet submission and approval
- No hidden fees or costs for our services
- Regular contact with your consultant throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

Your Strategic Policy expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy. If you meet the above brief, please apply via the link below. For a confidential discussion, please call Sonia Diestel-Feddersen or Georgia Galloway on 8231 3688.

Hays is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disability, and other diverse groups. We value the benefits a diverse workforce brings to our clients and communities.#3021961

📌 Principal Adviser, Industry & Strategic Policy (Adelaide)
🏢 Hays
📍 Adelaide