Senior Policy & Stakeholder Strategy Advisor

CMAX Advisory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CMAX Advisory in Canberra is seeking experienced advisers to help clients navigate complex policy, political, industry and stakeholder environments.

You will work with colleagues to develop strategies and engagement programs for clients operating in highly regulated environments. This is a client-facing role requiring strong judgement, excellent writing, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced advisory setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting, working with a range of clients, managing a pipeline of work and delivering excellent client outcomes.
• Strong understanding of the Australian political and policy environment.
• Experience working in, or engaging with, Parliament House, ministerial offices, government departments or agencies.
• Interest in sectors such as defence, national security, infrastructure, energy, health, education, agriculture or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Support client engagement across a broad range of strategic projects, campaigns and advisory work.
• Help develop government relations, stakeholder engagement and campaign strategies that support clients’ objectives.
• Support clients’ engagement with industry, political, departmental and other government stakeholders.
• Analyse government policy, political and industry developments relevant to clients.
• Prepare high-quality written materials, including briefings, reports, correspondence and strategic advice.
• Support the management of key client and stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to project planning, delivery and coordination across client work.

Skills

Government relations

Public policy

Strategic communications

Consulting

Policy analysis

Job description

CMAX Advisory in Canberra is seeking experienced advisers to help clients navigate complex policy, political, industry and stakeholder environments.

You will work with colleagues to develop strategies and engagement programs for clients operating in highly regulated environments. This is a client-facing role requiring strong judgement, excellent writing, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced advisory setting.