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Are you passionate about shaping the future of Australia through impactful policy reform and community engagement? Join us on our journey to build a better Australia.
About usWe are a dynamic startup committed to revolutionising how the community is involved in politics and policymaking. We are a non-partisan organisation on a mission to inform, inspire community engagement, and drive faster and better reform to address Australia's most critical challenges.
What you will be doing:The Government and Media Relations Manager will play a pivotal role in working with our Chief Marketing and Executive Officer in shaping and delivering our advocacy, communications, and public relations strategies. This role is responsible for building and nurturing strong relationships with government stakeholders (Federal and State levels), media outlets, and other key external partners to ensure our mission, strategic objectives and community views are well-represented and advanced.
This is a brand-new role offering an opportunity for you to shape our approach to advocacy. The role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Canberra.
Key responsibilities in this role will include:Develop and implement proactive strategies to effectively engage and promote Amplify and our Community's voice with politicians, government agencies, and media outlets.Present Policy positions representing our communities' views in compelling and digestible formats.Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with politicians and journalists.Represent Amplify in meetings, forums, and events with government officials.Serve as the primary media contact for the organisation.Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and integration of external relations activities with broader marketing messaging and Amplify's overall goals.The skills and experiences we are looking for:Track record of success in government and media relations, advocacy, or public affairs, preferably achieved within a corporate environment.Proven experience in building and maintaining high-level government and media relationships, with existing connections and relationships.Strong understanding of government processes, media landscapes, and public policy issues relevant to Amplify.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas and information to diverse audiences.The ability to work independently whilst remaining a highly collaborative team player with a proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving.Why work for us:It's exciting, busy, a bit crazy at times, but incredibly rewarding being part of the foundational stages of a small organisation set to make a big impact. We offer the following:A strong sense of purpose in your work. We are informing, engaging, and connecting Australians on the issues that matter, amplifying their voices and agitating for change.Genuinely flexible work. Hybrid, flex-in-a-day and remote work are all options.Connection. Weekly "Anchor days" in office and quarterly "all in" team days.Generous leave provisions including 3 additional paid days "shut down" leave between Christmas and New Year, and the opportunity to earn up to 5 additional days "Amped leave" each year.12 weeks Paid Parental leave for all new parents.Not for Profit salary packaging benefits which can lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay.The opportunity to learn every day from the best in the business. We have an impressive lineup of people joining us on our mission.Our small startup nature means everyone is exposed to interesting, meaningful, and collaborative work – all voices can be heard.We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all Australians, irrespective of gender, race, cultural background, religion, age, sexual orientation, or abilities. We actively seek to understand and learn from different perspectives, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. We welcome your application or expression of interest in joining us. Application Questions:Do you have the legal right to live and work in Australia without restriction?When could you commence in this role?Please indicate your base salary (excluding superannuation) expectations.#J-18808-Ljbffr