Head of Strategic Engagement, Government & International Relations

Export Finance Australia – Sydney NSW

Full time, Permanent

Hybrid

13h ago , from Export Finance Australia (EFA)

- Join an organisation that has been proudly recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work for five consecutive years
- Join us at an exciting time of growth in supporting Australian businesses
- Hybrid work environment

Export Finance Australia (EFA) is Australia’s export credit agency. For almost 70 years, Export Finance Australia has helped Australian businesses grow and succeed internationally with finance to secure opportunities, expand into new markets and diversify their presence. We support critical minerals and defence sectors, finance projects that strengthen economic resilience and advance net zero, and back Australian investment in sustainable infrastructure.

Working with banks, other Government agencies and international partners, we back Australia’s exporters, supply chain businesses and industries, contributing to a more stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific while advancing Australia’s trade, investment and economic security objectives.

Due to our continued growth we are seeking to appoint a Head of Strategic Engagement to our high performing Government and International Relations team.

Reporting to the General Manager, Government and International Relations (GIR), the Head of Government and International Relations – Strategic Lead will have oversight of EFA’s engagement with Government and international stakeholders on strategic finance issues as well as EFA’s parliamentary obligations and reporting.



You will work closely with General Manager GIR and the Executive to support EFA’s advocacy and accountability across Government Departments, Ministerial Offices and international counterparts to ensure delivery of EFA’s commercial and strategic objectives

Your new role

Location: Sydney / Canberra

Role Type: Full-time, Permanent

- Lead EFA’s strategic engagement across Government on strategic finance issues and delivers coordinated advocacy on matters relating to strategic finance that affect EFA’s mandates and operations.
- Lead coordination of EFA’s parliamentary reporting and obligations.
- Support the GIR team to assist with NIA transactions and policy engagement across other mandates as needed, including critical minerals, defence, international, Strategic Reserve and Future Made in Australia.
- Support enhanced engagement with key likeminded ECA partners and financiers in support of EFA’s commercial and strategic objectives and provide advice and support for the MD&CEO;’s international and domestic engagement program.
- Support enhanced engagement with other specialist investment vehicle (SIV) agencies) to build strong collaboration and coordination on strategic finance issues and the Government’s domestic and economic security objectives.
- Advise the business on how to respond to international trade, energy transition,



industry and infrastructure policy initiatives that may impact or enhance our mandates and operations.
- Build robust working relationships with key government stakeholders including DFAT, Prime Minister & Cabinet, Treasury, Finance, Defence, DISR and key ministerial offices, including the office of the Minister for Trade and Tourism, office of the Minister for Finance and others as required.
- Engage across the Parliament and Ministers’ offices in support of EFA business outcomes and the Government’s strategic finance objectives.
- Drive positive reputational outcomes to protect and grow our brand.
- Monitor the policy, media, political and parliamentary landscape, working closely with the business and government to prepare collateral to support these engagements.

Qualifications & Skills

- A demonstrated track record in building successful programs and relationships with Ministerial and departmental stakeholders, the broader Commonwealth ecosystem, industry and international counterparts with respect to strategic finance and Australia’s economic security objectives.
- Minimum 10+ years hands-on experience in government, international policy and trade and/or finance or a similar discipline.
- Experience in building relationships in both government and industry and in navigating both to deliver outcomes on complex commercial issues.
- Experience in a Ministerial Office will be highly regarded.
- Developed relationships at high levels within governments and a proven ability to manoeuvre successfully through government channels.
- High-level strategic policy skills.
- Strong understanding of government processes, both bureaucratic and parliamentary and an ability to prosecute interests with

📌 Head of Strategic Engagement, Government (Sydney)
🏢 Export Finance Australia
📍 Sydney