Strategic Advocate — Government & Policy Relations

Universities Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

15.4% superannuation

17% superannuation

Flexible hybrid work model

Salary packaging options

Parental leave entitlements

Free annual flu vaccinations

Free parking

Employee Assistance Program

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Universities Australia is seeking a Senior Adviser: Advocacy and Government Relations to lead and coordinate the sector's engagement with government and parliament from Canberra. The role involves turning UA’s policy positions into persuasive advocacy materials, coordinating submissions, and ensuring timely, well-briefed engagement with ministers, advisers and members.

Reporting to the Head of Advocacy and Government Relations, you will work with policy and strategic communications colleagues to

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills with ability to turn complex material into clear briefs and advocacy products.
• Experience in government relations, public affairs, policy, parliament, government, peak body or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Advocacy and Government Relations to deliver UA’s advocacy priorities.
• Monitor parliamentary, government and policy developments relevant to universities.
• Produce concise policy and parliamentary briefs identifying developments, opportunities, risks and actions.
• Maintain a central submissions and advocacy pipeline and coordinate preparation for hearings.
• Provide members with timely political intelligence, briefings and advocacy materials.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing

Government relations

Policy translation

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Parliamentary intelligence

Job description

Universities Australia is seeking a Senior Adviser: Advocacy and Government Relations to lead and coordinate the sector's engagement with government and parliament from Canberra. The role involves turning UA’s policy positions into persuasive advocacy materials, coordinating submissions, and ensuring timely, well-briefed engagement with ministers, advisers and members.

Reporting to the Head of Advocacy and Government Relations, you will work with policy and strategic communications colleagues to