Ensure trusted, proactive and responsive engagement with the Minister’s Office and key government stakeholders
- Manage reputation, support reform and strengthen stakeholder confidence
- Permanent full-time position, Sydney CBD location
- Salary from $154,231 + super
About the Role
The role is responsible for supporting the management of communication channels with the Minister’s Office, supporting issues management, and ensuring the organisation is prepared to respond to emerging risks and opportunities.
Benefits
- A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- icare day – access to an extra day’s leave
- Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
- Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Duties
It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as Ministerial Engagement Lead you will:
- Lead day-to-day engagement with the Minister’s Office and relevant government stakeholders.
- Prepare Ministerial briefings, correspondence and responses
- Partner with the Head of Ministerial & Parliamentary Services in the development and implementation of a Ministerial strategy aligned to strategic priorities
- Participate as directed in policy and reform initiatives through targeted engagement with key stakeholders including regulators, unions, industry and community groups
- Support enterprise crisis communication planning and response
- Support the Head of Ministerial & Parliamentary Services in the shaping of the external narrative to support organisational purpose, customer outcomes and performance
Skills & Experience
- Five to seven years experience in government relations, media or public affairs in a complex public sector or regulated environment
- Well-developed political and stakeholder acumen
- Experience supporting the management of crisis, reputation and high-risk issues
- Experience working closely with Ministers and senior government stakeholders
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence senior stakeholders
Culture
We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.
About the Company
We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
- For more information about icare visit our website
- icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
- We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
- A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.
