Government Relations & Policy Specialist 4 days ago
Pay: Competitive
Location: Perth Airport/Western Australia
Employment type: Other
Job Description Perth Airport is Australia's Western Hub connecting the people, businesses, and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world.
Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social, and cultural benefits to West Australians.
Perth Airport is investing more than $5 billion in new infrastructure to support our airline partners, offering more services to new destinations and an improved customer experience.
Our team is currently looking for a Government Relations & Policy Specialist.
Reporting to our General Manager of Corporate Affairs, you'll support engagement strategies and strengthen key government and stakeholder relationships.
About the role Assist in the development and execution of Perth Airport's government engagement strategy, fostering relationships across local, state, and federal government levels.
Collaborate with internal teams to support government-related initiatives, ensuring they align with broader corporate objectives.
Build and strengthen relationships with key external partners, including industry bodies, community organisations, and aviation stakeholders.
Identify opportunities for the leadership team to engage with key influencers in our community.
Assist in the writing of policy papers and related documents that support engagement and campaign goals.
Assist in the preparation of external communication materials such as speeches, media releases, presentations, and stakeholder updates.
About You Strong experience in government or stakeholder engagement, with a demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships.
Proven project and campaign management expertise, capable of driving projects from concept through to completion.
Excellent communication skills, with proven experience in drafting media statements, speeches, and presentations.
Advanced knowledge of both traditional and digital media, as well as internal and external communication approaches.
Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
About Us We offer a dynamic and supportive team culture, a contemporary workplace with great facilities, and a modern approach to work/life integration.
Our competitive remuneration package comes with additional company benefits including free parking.
Perth Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce representative of the community we serve.
We encourage and welcome applications from all communities and backgrounds.
If this sounds like you, please get in touch.
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