Senior Policy Analyst / Advisor - Government Relations

Senior Policy Analyst / Advisor - Government Relations

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Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Teamyou’ll be supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.

Working in our Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Team means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

This position can be based in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Relocation assistance from interstate or overseas locations is available for the successful candidate.

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Navitas is a leading global education provider that has helped generations of learners transform their lives through education. Working in our Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Teamyou’ll be supporting Navitas’ portfolio of colleges, campuses, and offices. Employing 5,000 staff, we create life-changing opportunities for students to learn by delivering an extensive range of educational services to over 60,000 aspirational students across our global network each year.





Working in our Strategic Engagement and Government Relations Team means you’ll become part of a dedicated community that extends beyond the classroom, encompassing a wide range of professions.

Our global footprint offers you the chance to connect with people from around the world.

This position can be based in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. Relocation assistance from interstate or overseas locations is available for the successful candidate.

We'd like to hear from you

Job Description

The Senior Policy Analyst / Advisor – Government Relations will develop policy positions in areas including the tertiary education legislative framework, international education and student visa policy, conduct research and analysis in support of evidence-based advocacy, and represent Navitas at key sector and political forums.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Engagement and Government Relations (HSEGR), some of the key responsibilities include:

- Analyse government policy to determine impacts on the Company's operations and objectives
- Assist with the development of the Company’s government relations strategy
- Develop advocacy plans for specific government relations campaigns
- In conjunction with the HSEGR, build and manage relationships of trust with Ministers, Ministerial staff, Opposition frontbenchers,



Members of Parliament and Senators, public officials, peak bodies, third party advocates and other policy influencers
- Prepare submissions for government policy reviews, proposed legislation and other government consultative processes, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to source content and make recommendations on Navitas’ positions on key policy debates
- Work with stakeholders across the organisation to advance proposals to attract government support for key initiatives and policy measures

Qualifications

The person we seek will ideally have the following:

- A degree with substantial relevant experience, or extensive experience and policy expertise in tertiary education or other complex regulatory environments
- A sound understanding and knowledge of policy, operations and emerging trends in the tertiary education sector in Australia
- Experience producing high quality briefings, policy positions, strategic insights, research and other written material
- Demonstrated experience in supporting and providing advice for consideration for senior leaders
- Demonstrated capacity to develop robust, supportive cross-organisational relationships and partnerships
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to incorporate data analysis into recommendations and decisions regarding complex issues
- Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
- Sound commercial acumen, with a talent for creative thinking and problem solving
- Capacity to work with small teams to develop strategic goals for policy reform

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📌 Senior Policy Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Navitas
📍 Sydney