Government Relations Manager

The organisation
Aware Super is a profit-for-members super fund for all Australians and with $150 billion in funds under management, it is one of the largest super funds in Australia. It has the size and expertise to make good investments that will make a positive difference today – improving communities, building a more sustainable economy and supporting employment both locally and globally at the same time as providing strong long-term returns.
  
The position
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Policy & Government Relations, you will build strategic relationships with Aware Super’s key stakeholder groups to ensure its Chair, CEO and executives have open access to government decision makers and influencers. In addition, you will be responsible for effectively disseminating its policy and strategic positions, liaising with people across the organisation and maintaining current stakeholder management practices.
  
About you
To be successful in this role you must demonstrate:

• Minimum of five years’ experience in government relations, public or corporate affairs;
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to effectively manage stakeholders at all levels;
• Proven track record of developing and maintaining relevant networks in government and influencing policy outcomes;
• Ability to thrive in a high-performing team environment with multiple competing deadlines;
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify opportunities between government initiatives and commercial opportunities; and
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy or journalism highly desirable.

At Aware Super, they believe that diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for its members and communities and stronger inclusion and belonging for its people. They value a diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and mature-age individuals to apply. They are proud to be consistently recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and its CEO, Deanne Stewart, is a Pay Equity Ambassador. Its members are at the heart of everything they do, and they CARE deeply, DELIVER honourably, and LEAD bravely.

Applicants must have the right to work permanently in Australia and will be subject to police and bankruptcy checks.

Meritos is managing this process on behalf of Aware Super. To apply for this role and to obtain a copy of our comprehensive Success Profile, please visit https://meritos.com.au/aware-super-careers/.

For further information or to arrange a confidential conversation regarding your suitability, please contact Chris Morrison on 02 8000 7121. Alternatively, you can email us at: hello@meritos.com.au.