About our client
The National Fire Industry Association (NFIA) is the peak Fire Protection Industry Association for Australia. NFIA are the voice of the industry and represent a wide and varied Membership from the smallest sub-contractor through to large international construction and service businesses.
About the role
As the Policy and Advocacy Manager, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with state and federal government, focusing on key political issues affecting NFIA's members. You will work closely with the CEO, Board, NFIAs members, committees, and key stakeholders to leverage outcomes and shape NFIAs advocacy.
This is a newly created role where you will have the opportunity to work closely with a passionate and driven CEO and play a significant role in shaping the future of the fire protection industry in Australia.
Duties include but are not limited to: Manage relationships with State and Federal Governments, Ministers, MPs and Agencies. Write, draft, and develop high-quality submissions and other relevant written policy communications. Plan, research, and develop strategic responses to industry issues in alignment with industry goals. Represent the Association and Fire Protection Industry in meetings and roundtable discussions with Government and other relevant stakeholders. Develop Membership Communications on government changes. Manage and attend NFIAs Policy and Advocacy Committee meetings. Engage and manage relationships with NFIA Members across Queensland. To be successful you will have: Strong background working in policy and advocacy. Understanding of government structure and processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to tailor your communication techniques to suit a variety of audiences and build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, government, industry, and other stakeholders. A high degree of self-motivation, with the capacity to work in a small team environment. If you are a passionate and driven professional looking to make a difference and impact policy at a dedicated and innovative NFP association, then this is the role for you! Please now by submitting your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the role. Alternatively, please call Savannah Spence on ******** or email [email protected] for more information.
Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts. We have been contracted to recruit this role on a retained basis therefore please direct all enquiries to Savannah at [email protected] or call ******** .
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.