Government Relations Adviser

Location: Adelaide CBD (Victoria Square)
Duration: 3‑month assignment, possible extension
Capacity: Full‑time
Rate: $62.10 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Government Relations Adviser to support a large South Australian public sector organisation during a period of increased parliamentary and ministerial activity.

This role is suited to a confident adviser with proven experience working with Parliament and Ministers' Offices, and a strong track record in preparing high‑quality ministerial, Cabinet and parliamentary briefings. You will operate in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment where accuracy, discretion and judgement are critical.

Key Responsibilities

Ministerial, Cabinet and Parliamentary Support

• Author accurate, timely and well‑considered ministerial briefs, correspondence, Cabinet materials and parliamentary briefings.
• Analyse complex information and translate it into concise verbal and written advice without altering factual content.
• Provide guidance on document purpose, structure and content, and identify opportunities to improve the quality of written outputs.
• Ensure all ministerial and parliamentary correspondence is appropriately recorded and managed.

Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Respond to enquiries from Ministers' and Electorate Offices, coordinating responses across the business.
• Maintain strong working relationships with government stakeholders while exercising sound judgement and discretion.
• Keep senior executives informed of key issues, risks and emerging matters.
• Manage competing deadlines and progress documents through to approval efficiently.

Governance, Compliance and Risk

• Provide advice on State Government, Cabinet and Parliamentary processes and protocols.
• Apply a risk‑mitigation approach to all outgoing correspondence.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, policy and ethical frameworks.
• Maintain effective document management, archiving and retrieval systems for official records.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience dealing with Parliament and Ministers' Offices, including preparing parliamentary briefs and ministerial correspondence.
• Tertiary qualifications in policy, communications or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong working knowledge of South Australian Government, Cabinet and Parliamentary processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce complex documents with minimal rework.
• A demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Knowledge of utility or large infrastructure‑based public sector environments.