HEAD OF DOMESTIC ENGAGEMENT, GOVERNMENT & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- 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 ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION 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 Domestic Engagement to our high performing Government & International Relations team. Reporting to the General Manager, Government and International Relations (GIR), the Head of Government and International Relations – Domestic Lead is accountable for leading EFA’s domestic government engagement strategy and providing senior-level oversight of EFA’s global and domestic stakeholder engagement in support of key domestic mandates. This includes shaping and coordinating EFA’s approach to the National Interest Account (NIA) transaction consideration for Critical Minerals, Strategic Reserve and Defence mandates, supporting EFA activities under the Future Made in Australia agenda,



and leading engagement on related policy consultations. This is a growing portfolio with increased complexity. The role works closely with the General Manager, Executive and broader GIR team to influence and coordinate EFA’s strategic engagement and advocacy across Government Departments, Ministerial Offices and international counterparts to enable delivery of EFA’s commercial and strategic objectives. You will bring a demonstrated track record of leading complex government and stakeholder engagement programs, building trusted senior relationships with ministerial and departmental stakeholders, the broader Commonwealth ecosystem, industry and international counterparts in relation to EFA’s domestic mandates. THE ROLE

Location:
Sydney / Canberra Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Lead and be accountable for EFA’s engagement with the Australian Government on domestic National Interest Account transactions and policy consultations related to domestic mandates, including Defence, Critical Minerals, Future Made in Australia and other policy areas as required.
- Lead enhanced engagement with key Export Credit Agency (ECAs) partners and financiers in support of EFA’s commercial and strategic objectives, including providing senior advice and briefing support for the MD&CEO;’s international and domestic engagement program.
- Provide strategic advice to the business on trade, energy transition,



industry and infrastructure policy initiatives that may impact or enhance EFA’s mandates and operations and lead cooperative engagement with other SIV agencies to support coordinated communication and ongoing relationships.
- Establish and maintain trusted senior relationships with key government stakeholders including DFAT, Prime Minister & Cabinet, Treasury, Finance, Defence, DISR and key ministerial offices, including the offices of the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Minister for Finance and others as required.
- Lead activity that protects and strengthens EFA’s reputation and supports a clear, credible and consistent organisational position with government and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the organisation’s engagement with and accountability to the Parliament, including coordination of Senate Estimates hearings, legislative reviews and amendments, parliamentary questions on notice and parliamentary briefings as required.
- Lead monitoring of the policy, media, political and parliamentary landscape, working closely with the business and government to prepare high-quality advice, briefings and collateral to support senior engagement. THE CANDIDATE The successful candidate will bring a demonstrated track record of leading complex government and stakeholder engagement programs, building trusted senior relationships with ministerial and departmental stakeholders, the broader Commonwealth ecosystem, industry and international counterparts in relation to EFA’s domestic mandates. EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in government relations, international relations, policy, issues management or a related discipline, with demonstrated experience leading senior stakeholder engagement and advising executive-level stakeholder

📌 Head of Domestic Engagement, Government (Canberra)
🏢 Export Finance Australia
📍 Canberra