External Engagement Advisor

ROLE DETAILS

• $75-80 per hour plus super depending on experience
• 38 hours per week full time role
• Sydney CBD based
• ASAP start
• Hybrid working – generally 3 days in the office / 2 days work from home
• Initial 3-month temporary contract, with potential to extend

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Join a respected organisation delivering work that has a real impact at a national level. Working closely with government, industry and the private sector, the team operates in a complex and fast-moving environment where priorities are high profile and the work is purpose driven. You’ll be joining an experienced, supportive team with plenty happening and the opportunity to contribute from day one.

ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a varied external engagement role spanning stakeholder relationships, industry engagement, executive briefings and events. You’ll work with senior internal and external stakeholders, keep across emerging sector issues and make sure important engagements are well prepared and followed through. There’s plenty of autonomy, making this a great fit for someone who can quickly get across a new environment, build relationships and get things moving.

DUTIES

• Manage relationships with industry bodies, sector organisations, delivery partners and external stakeholders
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, roundtables, industry forums and senior engagements
• Support broader stakeholder and industry engagement activity
• Monitor policy and industry developments, stakeholder sentiment and emerging issues
• Prepare executive briefs, speaking notes and stakeholder communications
• Coordinate briefing materials and logistics for external engagements and events
• Track stakeholder commitments and ensure follow-up actions are progressed
• Work with internal teams to gather information and support engagement activity

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years’ experience in external affairs, stakeholder engagement, government relations, corporate affairs or a related area
• Strong experience managing relationships with senior and complex external stakeholders
• Excellent writing skills across executive briefs, speaking notes and stakeholder communications
• Strong judgement and the ability to navigate stakeholder sensitivities
• Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Experience in government, financial services or another complex stakeholder environment will be highly regarded

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At Lotus People, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.
Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI. If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, a consultant will be in touch within 2–3 business days for an initial phone screen. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a virtual interview with the consultant managing the role.

Due to the volume of applications and the specific nature of our briefs, we are unable to take phone enquiries about roles before an application is submitted. We ask that all interested candidates please apply online and wait to hear from us. Rest assured, we respond to every applicant, regardless of the outcome, so you will not be left wondering.

Lotus People are proud to have been awarded Best Agency for Candidate Experience for six consecutive years. We look forward to providing you with a positive and respectful experience.