Senior Manager Government Affairs

Position Overview

• Ongoing | Full-time | Salary commensurate with experience + 15.4% superannuation
• Sutherland Shire I Work/life balance I  Hybrid work arrangements
• Onsite childcare for employees | Cafe | Health & Wellbeing programs
• Raise awareness of ANSTO’s contribution with key policy influencers
• Proactively liaise with portfolio government department and ministers

About the Opportunity

The Government Affairs team is the gateway for government officials seeking ANSTO’s assistance as a trusted advisor to government. This includes the provision of high-quality advice to both internal and external stakeholders and facilitating the building and maintenance of relationships with all levels of government. On behalf of the Organisation, the team develops and coordinates the Corporate Plan, the Annual Report and ANSTO’s contribution to the Portfolio Budget Statements. The team also manages submissions to government and parliamentary committees. The Senior Manager, Government Affairs, reports to the Director, Corporate Affairs and leads a team of approximately four, actively promoting a culture of collaboration and engagement.

About You

"I am looking for an experienced government relations professional to join our team. The right candidate will have substantial experience managing relationships across Australian government agencies and a thorough understanding of government processes. The Senior Manager runs the day to day operations with a small team delivering on strategic projects and mandated functions for Australia's only nuclear science and technology organisation and will be joining ANSTO at one of its most exciting times".  Alan Brindell, Director, Corporate Affairs

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving a strategic engagement plan to raise awareness of ANSTO’s contribution in the areas of advanced manufacturing, health, environment, defence and security amongst key policy influencers.
• Liaising with the portfolio department (Department of Industry, Science and Resources), portfolio Ministers and other Government stakeholders to lead the agenda where appropriate, responding to issues as well as management and briefing requirements on a proactive, influential basis.
• Develop and implement ANSTO’s political engagement strategy in an issues-rich and politically sensitive environment to facilitate strong, positive relationships with members of parliament and other key government stakeholders, and to ensure ANSTO plays an effective and influential role domestically in nuclear affairs.
• Lead and manage the Government Affairs workflow, ensuring efficient and effective liaison and delivering complex and detailed responses through effective interaction and communication with ANSTO subject matter experts.
• Oversee and drive the strategic direction of the development of required material including but not limited to political visits, detailed briefings and presentations and Cabinet submissions.
• Oversee and drive the direction of the development and coordination of the Organisation’s Corporate Plan, Annual Report and contribution to the Portfolio Budget Statements ensuring alignment with ANSTO’s strategic objectives.
• Oversee and manage submissions to government and parliamentary committees, ensuring consistency of communication and alignment with ANSTO’s strategic objectives and priorities.
• Provide effective leadership to a small teram promoting collaboration and development.

Please view the full Position Description or click Apply to view.

About Us

ANSTO leverages great science to deliver big outcomes.  We partner with scientists and engineers and apply new technologies to provide real-world benefits.  Our work improves human health, saves lives, builds our industries and protects the environment.  ANSTO is the home of Australia's most significant landmark and national infrastructure for research.  Thousands of scientists from industry and academia benefit from gaining access to state-of-the-art instruments every year.
 

Working with us you will enjoy:

ANSTO offers training and development, performance-based salary increases and an extensive range of leave provisions to help employees balance work and personal commitments.

• 18 days personal/carers leave for each year of service
• 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Generous parental leave provisions:
  • 18 weeks Parental leave for primary caregiver
  • 11 weeks Parental leave for secondary caregiver (with incremental increase to a maximum of 18 weeks effective 01/03/2027)
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Cultural, Naidoc and First Nations ceremonial leave

If you want to join a world class organisation that's making a difference in the lives of Australians, apply now!

How to Apply

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Alan Brindell on (02) 9717 3670.  For all other queries please contact Talent Acquisition on +61 (02) 9717 9361.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date:  11:59pm Thursday 26 March 2026

All applicants must be Australian citizens.

In order to solve great challenges, we need great minds and great teams. At ANSTO, we understand that diverse teams produce better outcomes and we value the merit that a diverse perspective can bring to our team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, primary carers, those with a disability, and women in STEM. ANSTO is a charter member of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative and is proudly taking action to create a gender-inclusive workforce.