Posted: 8 December 2024
Link to Apply: https://www.seek.com.au/job/80630398
About the role
Reporting to the CEO, the Government Relations Manager will provide political analysis and advice to facilitate strategic relationships with State and Commonwealth Governments, local councils, decision-makers, and influencers. This role will plan and implement strategies to favourably represent and promote Queensland Cricket’s (QC) interests and effectively disseminate government policy and positions in support of the organisation’s strategic goals.
Key areas of ownership include:
Advocacy and Representation
By leveraging your knowledge and understanding of current and proposed legislation and policy, you’ll build, nurture and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders. You’ll investigate and act upon opportunities to strengthen government relations and enhance QC’s profile through advocacy and representation within relevant forums. This role works strategically to develop and implement initiatives to secure increased government funding and support.
Strategic Advice
In developing an in-depth knowledge and understanding of QC programs, initiatives and opportunities, you’ll provide informed marketing, executive and research support. As a subject matter expert, you’ll inform and support QC Executive Leaders in strategic planning activities, analysing existing grants and funding, and identifying opportunities for future funding sources.
About you
You’ll bring considerable experience in a similar position, and ideally familiarity with public policy within the sports and recreation sphere. A tertiary qualification in public policy, political science, communications or similar is advantageous, but not essential. We’ll be excited to hear from you if you have outstanding analytical skills, are a skilled communicator, and bring a genuine desire to contribute to QC’s strategic goals and the success of cricket in Queensland.
What’s in it for you?
Build your skills in a high-growth, outcomes-driven environment. Work in a dynamic, flexible and progressive workplace that is committed to our team’s success. Enjoy the fun of professional sport and the rewards of contributing to your community. Take advantage of a range of employee benefits, including learning and development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and the odd ticket to the cricket (because too much cricket is never enough).
About Queensland Cricket
Queensland Cricket is responsible for leading and administering cricket throughout Queensland. Our purpose is to promote and grow cricket ensuring all Queenslanders can play, participate, and enjoy the game. Our flagship teams include Queensland Bulls, Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat.
Queensland Cricket values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Your age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religion won’t impact whether your place on the team; it’s your drive to do great work that’ll help you shine. At Queensland Cricket, we are committed to providing a safe environment for everyone involved in our sport including children.
Our values – We Care, We Lead, We Deliver, and We Innovate – are embedded in everything we do. We’re eager to meet people who can contribute to our team in a variety of ways, not just candidates who check all the boxes. Even if you don’t feel you meet every single requirement for this role, we still encourage you to apply.
Keen to join our team?
Please click ‘apply’ to submit your resume and cover letter addressing the requirements of the role before Friday 20 December 2024. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, but please note that the QC team will take a break over the holiday period. Recruitment for this position will recommence on Monday 6 January 2025.
Applicants will be required to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointments.
Queensland Cricket acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Yuggera people and the Turrbal people. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, present, and emerging. Queensland Cricket encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Name of Author: Queensland Cricket
Queensland Cricket, previously the Queensland Cricket Association, is the governing body for cricket in Queensland, Australia. Established in 1876, it oversees the Queensland Bulls, Queensland Fire, Allan Border Field, and Queensland Premier Cricket. Terry Svenson is the current CEO, and Kirsten Pike is the Chair of the Board of Directors.
