Government Engagement Advisor

• Supports Wesley Mission’s advocacy and service priorities through effective, coordinated engagement with government
• Provides practical government relations support across the organisation, contributing to advocacy outcomes, service sustainability and system reform
• Works closely with advocacy, policy, campaigns and service teams to ensure Wesley Mission’s engagement with government is well-informed, consistent and aligned to organisational priorities
• Assists with preparing correspondence and briefings, monitoring policy and parliamentary developments, supporting meetings with government stakeholders, and maintaining records and systems that strengthen whole-of-organisation government engagement

• An interest in government, public policy, advocacy or community services
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting correspondence and briefings
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, government and parliamentary processes
• The ability to coordinate information, track activity and manage competing priorities
• Confidence working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders
• Alignment with Wesley Mission’s Christian mission, values and commitment to social justice

Experience in a not-for-profit, government, political or advocacy setting

• Tax savings via salary packaging
• Study leave and financial assistance through our educational assistance scheme for eligible employees
• Fitness Passport membership for discounted access to gyms and pools across NSW
• Blue Light Card membership offering discounts and rewards with retailers and services
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including Manager Assist