Head of Government Relations

The Lottery Corporation; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous leave options

Learning & development platform

Internal career growth

Inclusion & Diversity initiatives

Volunteer program with charity dollar‑

Job summary

The Lottery Corporation in Melbourne is seeking a Head of Government Relations to lead the development and execution of a national government relations strategy. You will build strong relationships with Ministers, MPs, public servants and stakeholders to shape policy and regulatory outcomes.

You will advise on political and policy risks, drive advocacy and parliamentary engagements, and oversee a nationwide Government Relations function to deliver strategic objectives and outcomes for TLC.

Qualifications

• 15+ years' work experience in a political public policy-related role.
• Demonstrable expertise in government and Australian politics.
• Deep understanding of drivers of government decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute TLC's national Government Relations Strategy across jurisdictions.
• Build trusted relationships with Ministers, MPs and government advisers to influence policy.
• Provide strategic advice on political, regulatory and policy risks.
• Lead advocacy, submissions and stakeholder engagement activities nationwide.
• Oversee a high-performing Government Relations function and events.

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Policy risk advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy, politics, or economics

Job description

Are you ready to join the winning team at The Lottery Corporation?

We power Australia's biggest lottery games - and we're one of the world's top-performing lottery businesses. As the home of The Lott and Keno, we're building on decades of excitement and life-changing wins, bringing our games to every state and territory except WA.

For more than a century, we've been playing our role in creating positive impacts by delivering winning moments every day to our people, our customers, retailers, partners and our community.

But we're not standing still. We're evolving into an entertainment company - more customer-obsessed, more agile and driven by real outcomes.

Because at our core, it's simple: we create winning moments - and we're building the next chapter as the team behind Where Australia Comes to Play.

As our Head of Government Relations, you'll lead the development and execution of a national government relations strategy, building strong relationships with key stakeholders and helping shape outcomes that support TLC's strategic objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead and execute TLC's national Government Relations Strategy, partnering with the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer and senior leaders to shape strategic outcomes across all jurisdictions.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Ministers, MPs, government advisers, public servants and key industry stakeholders to influence policy and regulatory outcomes.
• Provide strategic advice on political, regulatory and policy risks, helping the business navigate change and respond proactively to emerging issues.
• Lead advocacy, submissions and stakeholder engagement activities, including parliamentary inquiries, policy position papers, briefings and government consultations.
• Oversee a high-performing Government Relations function, driving enterprise collaboration, community engagement programs and parliamentary events nationwide.

What you'll bring

• Undergraduate qualifications (or relevant experience) in either public policy, politics, economics or relevant fields.
• 15+ years' work experience in a political public policy-related role.
• A demonstrable expertise in government and Australian politics.
• Deep understanding of the drivers of government decision making.
• Ability to work with and provide advice to a diverse range of internal stakeholders, including members of the SLT.

What you'll get

Not only will you receive an awesome candidate experience from our caring Talent team, but you'll get a genuine feel for who we are and what it's like to be part of our team.

The benefits of working with The Lottery Corporation are pretty good. Just to name a few:

• Balance work and life with our 'flex for great outcomes' approach - hybrid working, plus a range of generous leave options.
• Reward and recognition programs at all levels. Your hard work won't go unnoticed.
• Ignite your potential with our dedicated learning and development platform to support your bright future.
• We empower careers to grow from within. 50% of all roles in 2025 were filled by our own people, proving that your next opportunity is already here!
• A true sense of belonging. We're committed to Inclusion & Diversity with a range of initiatives such as our Gender Affiliation Support, employee inclusion networks and diversity memberships and celebrations.
• Make positive impacts with opportunities to volunteer with our community partners. We'll also dollar match fundraising efforts of our employees lending their support to registered charities.

We're committed to providing a safe, respectful and supportive work environment. We encourage you to let us know if we can make any accommodations, so the process can be more user friendly for you.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional custodians of the lands on which our offices, retail outlets and venues operate. We acknowledge the inextricable link First Peoples of Australia have with the land past and present.