This role is suited to an experienced executive who thrives in fast-paced environments, can navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and has strong economic, commercial and policy expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support complex negotiations with industry stakeholders, including development of term sheets and legal agreements.
- Develop high-quality Ministerial briefings, Executive submissions and Cabinet documentation.
- Provide strategic policy advice regarding government investments and industrial capability initiatives.
- Manage competing priorities and complex projects in a dynamic environment.
- Oversee commercial and legal advisors supporting policy development and negotiations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across Commonwealth agencies, state governments and industry stakeholders.
- Communicate complex economic and financial analysis to non-technical audiences, including senior executives and Ministers.
- Identify and manage risks while ensuring appropriate governance, probity and transparency.
- Significant experience leading complex policy development and implementation activities.
- Strong understanding of economic policy, industrial policy and government investment frameworks.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure environments.
- Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes.
- Experience preparing advice for Ministers, senior executives and government decision-makers.
- Sound judgement and the ability to manage risk in complex operating environments.
- Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to translate complex economic and financial concepts into clear advice.
- Experience negotiating commercial arrangements and Financial Assistance Agreements.
- Understanding of heavy industry, manufacturing, investment or economic development policy.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy or a related discipline is highly desirable.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
