Lead Government Engagement & Drive Policy Reform in Sustainable Transport

Location: Melbourne (open to Sydney or Brisbane too)
Position Type: Full-time, permanent
Level: Senior Policy / Government Engagement

Salary: $170 - 200k + Super (dependent on experience)

Are you ready to shape the future of transport?

We're looking for a strategic thinker, confident communicator, and trusted relationship-builder to lead government engagement and drive a high-impact policy agenda focused on mobility, climate, and urban transformation. In this influential role, you'll work directly with senior officials, ministers, and industry leaders-bringing together government, private sector, and international partners to accelerate real reform.

This is your opportunity to influence policy at the national and regional levels, champion sustainable and equitable transport systems, and help deliver the cities and communities of the future.

About the Role

As Government Engagement & Policy Lead, you'll:

• Develop and manage trusted high-level relationships across federal, state, and local governments-particularly in transport, infrastructure, treasury, planning, and climate portfolios.
• Lead the delivery of a strategic policy platform focused on:
• Net Zero
• Mode Shift
• Customer Experience
• Shape policy positions, submissions, and insights that influence decision-makers and funding priorities.
• Represent the organisation in national forums, briefings, and working groups.
• Build partnerships with global thought leaders and networks; support study tours, international briefings, and knowledge exchanges.
• Play a key role in strategic communications-including media, speeches, and stakeholder messaging.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to align events, campaigns, and member engagement with broader advocacy goals.

About You

You are curious, collaborative, and committed to public impact. Whether you come from government, a policy institute/association or a transport agency, you understand how to turn ideas into outcomes-and how to build trust along the way.

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have a strong understanding of government systems and policy development
• Have an existing network and experience building relationships with senior officials, ministers, and industry leaders
• Communicate clearly and translate complex issues into compelling insights
• Are comfortable working with ministers, CEOs, and cross-sector leaders
• Balance strategy with delivery-you get things done
• Enjoy working across jurisdictions, sectors, and cultures
• Care deeply about creating more sustainable, connected, and equitable communities

What's on Offer

• A senior leadership role in a future-focused organisation with growing influence
• Direct engagement with top-level decision-makers across government and industry
• A flexible, high-trust work environment with regional scope
• The chance to help shape national and global conversations on transport, climate, and mobility
• A small, passionate team driving big outcomes across Australasia and beyond