Public Policy & Government Relations Manager

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Cricket Australia is looking for a Public Policy & Government Relations Manager to join our national government relations team.  The role will be based at Cricket Australia headquarters in Melbourne, but we are also open to considering a Sydney or Canberra base for the role.
 
The Public Policy & Government Relations Manager will develop and co-ordinate public policy and government relations activity at a federal government level across Australia. 
 
Cricket’s vision is to be the sport of choice for governments across Australia, and this role is vital in Cricket’s pursuit of this goal.
 
The role will report to the Head of Government Relations & Infrastructure, and sits within the Public Affairs department at Cricket Australia.
 
Specific duties and responsibilities:
 

• Develop deep and powerful relationships with the Australian Government and Commonwealth agencies and other key government offices, as part of Cricket’s objective to be the sport of choice for governments across Australia.
• • Manage daily communications with government and other stakeholders at federal level
  • Leverage strong relationships to deliver funding for key projects, facilities, and programs of significance to Cricket Australia and Australian cricket
  • Ensure that issues of importance to cricket are front of mind for governments
     
• Identify and analyse federal, state and local government/sports policy issues that will have a national impact on the sport of cricket 
• • Ensure that the views and perspectives of Cricket Australia are appropriately conveyed to government and are taken into account by government
  • Prepare and execute government and public policy communication plans
  • Prepare briefing papers and reports for Board and CEO as required
  • Represent Cricket Australia on the steering committee of the Coalition of Major Professional & Participation Sports (COMPPS)
  • Coordinate engagements and events attended by government representatives, including media announcements, government functions, cricket events and other stakeholder engagements

Skills and Experience:    

• Experience working in government at state or national level, or in government relations within the sports industry or in other sectors
• Experience in managing public affairs strategy and activities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Relationship building skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to manage concurrent complex tasks
• Strategic planning  

We have a strong ambition to be the number one sport for participants and volunteers and this role is central to achieving that goal.  You will have a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on the future of cricket and on Australian communities, working in a stimulating and exciting environment.
 
Applications must be made online and include a cover letter by 10pm on Thursday 26 July 2018
 
At Cricket Australia, we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket, and we also offer a flexible work environment for employees.  We measure ourselves on our behaviours – “How We Play”; our people value being real, smashing the boundaries, making every ball count and being stronger together.