Strategic Government Affairs Manager

CMAX Advisory; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CMAX Advisory seeks an experienced Manager to lead complex client engagements across resources, energy, health and education sectors in Australia. You will join a team that bridges government policy and commercial strategy to deliver practical outcomes for clients.

The role emphasizes building trusted relationships, managing multi‑sector workstreams and developing colleagues while shaping CMAX’s advisory capabilities and market position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in government relations, public affairs or related advisory field.
• Experience leading complex projects and client engagements.
• Strong understanding of Australian Government processes and legislation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commercial mindset with budget and scope discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements and workstreams with limited supervision.
• Manage day-to-day delivery across multi-sector client portfolios.
• Develop client understandings and translate developments into actionable advice.
• Coordinate team delivery, deadlines and priorities.
• Coach and develop junior colleagues and contribute to proposals.

Skills

Client engagements

Govern­ment relations

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Job description

CMAX Advisory seeks an experienced Manager to lead complex client engagements across resources, energy, health and education sectors in Australia. You will join a team that bridges government policy and commercial strategy to deliver practical outcomes for clients.

The role emphasizes building trusted relationships, managing multi‑sector workstreams and developing colleagues while shaping CMAX’s advisory capabilities and market position.