Position Details
Continuing | Full-Time
Higher Education Officer Level 10 | $144,266 - $152,903 p.a.
Location: Bedford Park
About the Role
As the Associate Director, Government and External Relations, you will be responsible for leading the Government and External Relations team and enhancing the University’s reputation and relationships with key government and industry stakeholders.
You will provide the Vice-Chancellor, senior executives, Colleges and portfolios with high level advice regarding strategic partnership opportunities to increase the University’s profile and meet organisational objectives. This role is a unique opportunity to be part of building a growing function in a dynamic organisation.
Some of the key position responsibilities of this pivotal role include:
Driving the external relations strategy for the University, supporting strategic objectives and enhancing the University’s reputation.
Delivering high quality strategic advice, position papers, submissions and recommendations on matters of strategic interest.
Providing professional guidance and support to colleges and portfolios regarding industry and government relations activities and strategy.
Proactively identify and manage legislative and regulatory risks, providing advice and options that enhance organisational sustainability.
About You
With extensive experience in the public sector, a political office or relevant industry body, you easily engage at a senior level and possess the ability to cultivate relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
Your previous experience has honed your analytical, problem-solving and research skills. Project management comes easily to you and you have the ability to be self-organised and adaptable.
You have exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, together with proven experience in preparing high- quality policy advice and influencing senior stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
To learn more about the role and who we are looking for, please view the Position Description
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options.
Flexible working arrangements, including working from our Bedford Park and City Campuses.
Our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders initiative.
Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers.
We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards.
Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).
Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy
Prescribed Conditions for Employment
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.
How to Apply and Information
Please provide a cover letter addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description (maximum 2 pages).
For more information regarding this position, please contact Andrea Genuth.
Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.
Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
23 Mar 2026At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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