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Government and Business Relations Manager

Australian Conservation Foundation
  • Join a supportive and energised team and let your political strategy, policy advocacy, government relations and stakeholder relations skills shine in support of our important work protecting Australia’s environment.
  • Permanent position based in Canberra with a salary of $96,542.67, plus 10% superannuation and great working conditions!

The Organisation

The Australian Conservation Foundation is Australia’s national environment organisation – almost half a million people creating a world where forests, rivers, people and wildlife thrive.

A handful of people formed ACF 50 years ago when mining first threatened the Great Barrier Reef. Now the ACF community has grown into a powerful force for nature.

We bring together people from community, government and business. Our community advocates against pollution and destruction, and for our living world. We hold decision makers to account. We champion big ideas, and find common ground with unlikely partners.

We love and protect the web of life right across our continent, from the Kimberley to the Reef, the reef down the Great Dividing Range to Tasmania’s forests.

People power our campaigns. We are proudly independent, non-partisan and funded by donations from our community.

The Role

This position will play a critical role in expanding ACF’s influence within government and corporate sectors. Working closely with ACF campaign directorate and ACF’s CEO you will develop and direct the government and corporate relations' strategies to deliver on ACF’s campaign objectives.

Your Skills

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Minimum of three years of advocacy experience with decision makers and influencers in government and/or corporate sectors;
  • A sound knowledge of the policy making process and the workings of the Australian Parliament;
  • A strong understanding of environmental and sustainability issues in Australia;
  • Established skills in influencing and negotiating in political and/or corporate environments to achieve outcomes;
  • Proven ability to build and maintains productive relationships with a diverse range of people and organisations;
  • Can find innovative solutions to address needs and resolve issues.

If this is you, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity.

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