About our client
The National Fire Industry Association (NFIA) is the peak Fire Protection Industry Association for Australia.
NFIA is the voice of the industry and represents 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 Government Relations 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 and communicate with members, committees, and key stakeholders to leverage outcomes.
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: Use your skills, existing relationships and experience to engage and liaise with government and industry relevant stakeholders.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 NFIA's 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 submit your resume and cover letter expressing your interest in the role. Alternatively, please call Savannah Spence on 07 5615 0037 or email ****** 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 ****** or call 07 5615 0037. 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.
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