Strategic Government Affairs Lead

Ignite; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Ignite in Sydney seeks a seasoned Government Affairs professional for a 6-month engagement to shape Australia’s science and innovation agenda. You will build relationships across federal, state, and local government, develop policy proposals, and support advocacy initiatives for nationally significant research activities.

You will work with senior leaders, prepare briefing papers and submissions, identify funding opportunities, and translate complex technical policy into clear messages for

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Public Policy or a related discipline.
• Experience preparing briefing papers, submissions, speeches and policy proposals.
• Ability to engage with ministers, agencies and parliamentary processes.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Ministers, Parliamentarians, and government departments.
• Prepare briefing papers, submissions, speeches and policy proposals.
• Coordinate responses to enquiries and contribute to parliamentary processes.
• Identify funding opportunities and support business case development.
• Communicate complex policy issues to diverse audiences.

Skills

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Policy communication

Strategic writing

Project management

Education

Public Policy or related discipline

Job description

Ignite in Sydney seeks a seasoned Government Affairs professional for a 6-month engagement to shape Australia’s science and innovation agenda. You will build relationships across federal, state, and local government, develop policy proposals, and support advocacy initiatives for nationally significant research activities.

You will work with senior leaders, prepare briefing papers and submissions, identify funding opportunities, and translate complex technical policy into clear messages for