About Us

• The role will be based in Lewisham with a hybrid flexible working style
• Opportunity to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging tax free benefits!

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.  

The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role 

As the Government Relations Adviser you will play a critical role in developing, coordinating and implementing government relations strategies and activity to support the Society NSW’s advocacy goals and service needs. Along side the Government Relations and Policy team, you will develop build and maintain strong relationships with government entities and external stakeholders.

Your Responsibility 

• Support the Director, Government Relations to execute a government relations plan aligned to the Strategic Plan.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials and policymakers, and relevant agencies to advocate on behalf of the organisation to address shared concerns, build partnerships, and promote strategic priorities.
• Support directorates in sourcing and tendering for government funding.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments to identify potential opportunities and risks.
• Facilitate representation by the organisation in government meetings, hearings and other forum to communicate key messages and influence decisions.
• Establish and develop relationships with key external stakeholders and collaborate Monitor, analyse and report external trends, public opinion and key stakeholder perspectives.
• Conduct research and analysis on political, economic, and social factors relevant to the Strategic Plan and the organisations operations.

You Will Need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s and significant demonstrated experience and expertise in government relations with a strong understanding of the NSW political landscape and legislative processes.
• Proven track record of successful advocacy and influencing public policy.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Exceptional relationship building and influencing skills and the ability to effectively interact with government officials, external partners, executive leadership, the Board and Membership.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.