Government Relations Specialist
Gotcha4Life Foundation
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Contract type: Part time
About Us
The Gotcha4Life Foundation is 8 years young and dedicated to inspiring and enabling people of all ages to take action to build mental fitness. Our programs give people the tools to build their mental fitness, which includes being able to speak more openly about their feelings and experiences, and identifying a person, or people in their life they can reach out to when things get tough. The work we do is focused on taking action to spark and support new, healthier conversations about our mental fitness - ensuring that no one worries alone. Our ultimate vision? A world free of suicide, where no one worries alone.
We're a small and growing team on a big mission and we are looking for a Government Relations Specialist to join our team as we develop and scale. Founded by media personality and all-round legend Gus Worland, at Gotcha4Life you'll get to work on high-profile projects that drive impact, with an accomplished and connected team.
We have a hybrid approach to work that continues to evolve as we respond to what is best for our team and the people and communities we serve.
Currently, we come together as a team at our Sydney CBD office 2 days a week to connect and collaborate. On other days, our team works from either our office or from home – however it best works for them.
We are a small and passionate team, driven by the impact we make in communities.
About The Role
Gotcha4Life is seeking a part time Government Relations Specialist (2-3 days a week) to drive our advocacy to and engagement with government at state and federal levels. This role will be integral in positioning Gotcha4Life as a leader in preventative mental fitness and ensuring our programs are recognised and funded within health, education and other portfolios.
Working in our philanthropy team, you will implement our government engagement strategy to build and grow meaningful relationships with Ministers, policymakers, elected MPs and other stakeholder groups, identify funding opportunities and support the development of targeted and relevant communications. Your expertise will help Gotcha4Life secure sustainable government support for our initiatives and ensure our advocacy efforts for investment in preventative mental health align with evolving policy priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
To be successful in this role, you will have:
The Gotcha4Life Foundation is 8 years young and dedicated to inspiring and enabling people of all ages to take action to build mental fitness. Our programs give people the tools to build their mental fitness, which includes being able to speak more openly about their feelings and experiences, and identifying a person, or people in their life they can reach out to when things get tough. The work we do is focused on taking action to spark and support new, healthier conversations about our mental fitness - ensuring that no one worries alone. Our ultimate vision? A world free of suicide, where no one worries alone.
We're a small and growing team on a big mission and we are looking for a Government Relations Specialist to join our team as we develop and scale. Founded by media personality and all-round legend Gus Worland, at Gotcha4Life you'll get to work on high-profile projects that drive impact, with an accomplished and connected team.
We have a hybrid approach to work that continues to evolve as we respond to what is best for our team and the people and communities we serve.
Currently, we come together as a team at our Sydney CBD office 2 days a week to connect and collaborate. On other days, our team works from either our office or from home – however it best works for them.
We are a small and passionate team, driven by the impact we make in communities.
About The Role
Gotcha4Life is seeking a part time Government Relations Specialist (2-3 days a week) to drive our advocacy to and engagement with government at state and federal levels. This role will be integral in positioning Gotcha4Life as a leader in preventative mental fitness and ensuring our programs are recognised and funded within health, education and other portfolios.
Working in our philanthropy team, you will implement our government engagement strategy to build and grow meaningful relationships with Ministers, policymakers, elected MPs and other stakeholder groups, identify funding opportunities and support the development of targeted and relevant communications. Your expertise will help Gotcha4Life secure sustainable government support for our initiatives and ensure our advocacy efforts for investment in preventative mental health align with evolving policy priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
- Build strong relationships with Ministers, key policymakers, elected MPs, relevant government departments and advisors.
- Identify and engage political champions to advocate for Gotcha4Life’s initiatives.
- Organise and attend meetings with government representatives to present Gotcha4Life’s work.
- Prepare briefing materials, fact sheets and advocacy documents tailored to and aligned with different stakeholders and their priorities.
- Identify funding and grant opportunities across federal and state governments.
- Support the preparation of government submissions, proposals, and funding applications including pre-budget submissions for federal and state governments.
- Execute strategic initiatives that position Gotcha4Life as integral to state and federal mental health and education priorities through media and other thought leadership opportunities.
- Monitor and analyse government policy changes, funding announcements, and strategic priorities relevant to mental health and education.
- Provide monthly updates to the team on advocacy progress, policy changes, and opportunities.
- Work closely with other teams to align government engagement with broader fundraising, campaign and community engagement strategies.
- Work closely with the impact team to manage and maintain regular and relevant program updates to government stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support thought leadership comms across relevant channels.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience in Government Relations, Advocacy, or Public Policy, ideally within the health, education, or non-profit sectors.
- Strong networks and relationships within government, or the ability to establish them quickly.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for different audiences across various mediums.
- A proactive, strategic mindset, capable of working independently while aligning with broader organisational goals.
- Experience in securing government funding and understanding of policy frameworks in mental health and education across federal and state governments.
- Knowledge of the political landscape, government processes, and how to navigate decision-making structures.
- A passion for mental fitness and suicide prevention, aligned with Gotcha4Life’s mission and values.
- Part-time (2-3 days per week)
- Flexible work arrangements available, with a combination of remote and in-person engagement as needed.
- Based in Sydney preferred, with travel as required.
- Work with a purpose-driven organisation making a real impact in mental fitness and suicide prevention.
- Be part of a dynamic and growing team committed to systemic change.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements that respect work-life balance.
- Build relationships with key decision-makers and drive meaningful government engagement that supports our goals and ambitions.
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