CareerPlan

Government Relations Manager

Brisbane, QueenslandFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-04
Hybrid · Australia

Core

Shaping government engagement strategies, identifying political/regulatory risks, and fostering relationships with government representatives and industry groups for a major Australian freight rail project.

Role type

Government Relations Manager

Builds

Strategic government engagement plans and relationships for Inland Rail infrastructure project

Domain

Infrastructure (Rail) + Public Policy

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Government relations, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, strategic communications, relationship building, political risk assessment

Preferred skills

Understanding of Australian government structures, experience with Ministerial Offices, industry association partnerships

Responsibilities

Build strategic relationships with government/regulatory agencies, support negotiations on policy/regulatory matters, monitor political/legislative issues, develop stakeholder engagement strategies, engage with Ministerial Offices, strengthen industry body partnerships

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC