You’ll need to be a confident communicator with the ability to influence and persuade others. You’ll be able to analyse situations, and adapt and innovate to come up with smart solutions. You will also need to have a strong interest in learning about public policy and legislation.

Government relations advisers typically work for large private or state government rail organisations.

You could land a role with a major civil construction firm, building a reputation as a trusted source of policy advice for policy makers. Or, you could work within a state government rail organisation, building relationships with policy makers at a federal government level to advance rail projects.

You’ll work in an office, perhaps within a public relations team.

Your day could involve researching and monitoring government activity, reviewing legislation, or developing plans and strategies.

Sometimes you’ll be in meetings, providing your expertise to help inform business and project planning. You’ll also spend lots of time building relationships with members of local, state or federal government. You may be required to attend conferences or join external committees.

You can find work as a government relations manager all around Australia. Most jobs are in cities and towns.

Government relations advisors typically have a degree in law, government, political science, or communications. Some roles require you to have established networks within local, state or federal government.

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