Government Relations Lead

• Permanent, Full-time position as part of the Brand and Fundraising team
• Be part of an organisation where you can directly improve the lives of young people
• Supportive and friendly work environment where you can love the work you do

Boys to the Bush was founded in 2017 and is a registered not-for-profit community-based charity. Our priority is helping boys to become good men through our core values of engagement, respect and community. We are creating better fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, and employees for the future. Our dedicated team is based across regional locations in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the role

Boys to the Bush has an exciting opportunity for a Government Relations Lead to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting to the Head of Brand and Fundraising, the Government Relations Lead will be responsible for identifying, securing and growing government and philanthropic grant income, with a particular focus on core funding, service sustainability and strategic state-based funding opportunities.

This role will lead the development of government relations, funding submissions and policy positioning, building a strong pipeline of opportunities to support Boys to the Bush’s sustainability and growth.

This is a full time, permanent role, based at the Head Office in Lavington, NSW. The position does require occasional travel to capital city and regional locations, as well as to areas in the existing Boys to the Bush footprint, planned in advance, but inclusive of some nights away from home.

This position will suit someone who brings a strategic and proactive approach to government engagement, with the ability to navigate policy environments and build trusted stakeholder relationships.

About you

• A passion for improving outcomes for disadvantaged/disengaged youth
• Demonstrated capacity to act as a positive role model for the youth in your community
• Excellent communication skills and engagement capability across diverse audiences, and able to represent BttB professionally
• Intermediate technology skills, including Microsoft Office, and other systems required by BttB
• Tertiary qualifications or experience in public policy, communications, politics, marketing, community development, or a related field
• Experience in not-for-profit, government, youth or community sectors desirable

Why Boys to the Bush?

• Be part of an organisation where you can directly contribute to the community, and improve young lives
• Supportive and friendly work environment, with flexibility when you need it
• Access to not-for-profit salary packaging including meal and entertainment benefits - save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging $18,500 per year tax free
• Employee benefits including discounted health insurance, workplace banking and an Employee Assistance Program

Our Requirements

Boys to the Bush require all employees to have the following

• Full working rights in Australia
• Working with Children Check (WWCC) in the state of employment
• Australian Police Check
• Current Driver’s License

To Apply

If you have questions on this opportunity or wish to request a Position Description, please contact us via [email protected]

If you are interested in joining Boys to the Bush, please apply via SEEK.

All applications must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position.

Applications Close**: 4pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026**

Boys to the Bush is a child safe organisation. Please visit our website to read our full Statement of Commitment to Child Safety.