The Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) is one of Australia’s largest charitable foundations.
The late Paul Ramsay AO established the Foundation in 2006 and, after his death in 2014, left most of his estate to continue his philanthropy for generations to come.
At PRF, we work for a future where people and places have what they need to thrive.
With organisations and communities, we invest in, build, and influence the conditions needed to stop disadvantage in Australia.
The Foundation continues to adopt a system-thinking approach as we invest in, create, and influence the conditions needed to end disadvantage in Australia.
We take a targeted approach to grant-making and, since 2016, have supported more than $1bn in grants and $140 m in Impact Investments with over 200 partners to create change together.
The Office of the CEO oversees implementation of PRF’s strategy and leads on cross-cutting areas, including systems change and government affairs. The Government Affairs role is key to collaboratively driving timely and impactful political influence, policy analysis and advice needed to stop disadvantage in Australia.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the CoS, Head of Systems Change and across PRF, to develop and execute a government and policy vision, agenda, and effective strategic and tactical campaigns to help achieve an equitable Australia.
Drive change in key outcome areas via maximising exposure and impact with federal, state, and local governments.
Hold responsibility for co-ordinating key collaborative reform agendas with consideration for evidence, politics, policy, legislative, regulatory and procurement implications.
Lead relevant signature policy development initiatives and public policy programs aligned with PRF priorities.
Provide strategic political and policy advice across PRF impact areas and as an advisor to the CEO and Executive Team.
Foster existing relationships, build new alliances across sectors and represent the Foundation to maximise influence and impact.
Co-ordinate production of responsive and timely policy submissions in relation to critical program areas.
Drive and demonstrate a transformational improvement in engagement and impact in the Foundation’s government relations, communications, reputation, profile, and its focus on systems change.
Demonstrate PRF core values of Connection, Curiosity and Courage.
Desired Skills and Experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with diverse key stakeholders (internal and external)
Excellent management and organisational skills with the ability to develop and work with informal authority
Purpose driven, transformational mindset
Trust builder, collaborator, and ability to work effectively with people from a range of backgrounds (including lived experience)
Demonstrable integrity and reflective learner
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Agile and able to work with complexity and manage complex projects within tight timeframes and attention to detail.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing campaigns to influence government policy using a range of strategies (e.g., Direct engagement with government and opposition, building bipartisan support, building coalitions across sectors and with people with lived experience, identifying key opinion leaders and influencers and making contributions to public debate, understanding the role of media/social media/communications and knowing how and when to utilise).
A deep understanding of the political, bureaucratic and policy landscape, power, social issues, and systems change.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and form alliances with internal and external stakeholders across sectors at all levels.
A tertiary degree and extensive (5-10 years) experience in government or government relations.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders and formats.
Demonstrated ability to develop, plan and successfully execute and operationalise strategy.
Demonstrated experience developing, planning, and successfully executing strategy, developing, and managing budgets and managing staff or contractors.
What we offer:
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a meaningful career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits, employment assistance program (EAP) and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
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