Advocacy & Government Relations Manager – Agriculture | GrainGrowers

• Full-Time, Permanent | Canberra, ACT (Remote) or Sydney, NSW (WFH & WFO)
• Competitive salary package on offer | NFP Member Association
• Join a collaborative team influencing national agricultural policy

About the Organisation
GrainGrowers is a national Not-For-Profit membership organisation dedicated to empowering Australian grain growers through engagement, policy, and capacity building. With a strong and influential voice in the industry, GrainGrowers is at the forefront of shaping a profitable and sustainable operating environment for growers, driving innovation, and delivering resources that matter.

About the Opportunity
Lead advocacy and shape national agricultural policy as one of GrainGrowers’ key representatives in Canberra. In this fast-paced role, you’ll manage the rural affairs portfolio, engage with Ministers and senior officials, and respond to breaking developments with high-quality advice. Work closely with senior leaders to drive strategic advocacy, influence key decisions, and position GrainGrowers as a trusted voice for grain growers across Australia.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead GrainGrowers’ advocacy strategy on rural affairs, including taxation, farm business economics, investment and finance, drought policy, and succession planning.
• Represent growers at the highest levels, engaging Ministers, senior officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to influence policy outcomes.
• Monitor fast-moving developments in Parliament, media, and industry, providing timely advice to the CEO, Board, National Policy Group, and Policy Leads.
• Act as a trusted voice on rural affairs, liaising with media, internal teams, and government to manage issues, respond to crises, and produce research, briefings, submissions, and policy content that positions GrainGrowers as a thought leader.
• Build and maintain strong, high-calibre relationships across government departments, industry bodies, and grower organisations.
• Balance reactive and strategic work, adapting to political developments while delivering longer-term policy initiatives.
• Travel domestically as required for national meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in government relations, policy development, or advocacy, preferably within agriculture, rural affairs, or a related sector.
• Tertiary qualifications in agriculture, business, public policy, or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to navigate politically sensitive environments and manage crises effectively.
• Understanding of agricultural issues, farm business economics, and rural policy frameworks (Desirable).
• Exceptional research, analysis, critical thinking, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with credibility and influence at senior levels, including Ministers, government officials, and industry leaders.
• Ability to work autonomously and strategically, exercising sound judgment in a high-pressure environment.
• A genuine passion for agriculture and supporting Australian grain growers.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation influencing national policy.
• Enjoy flexible work options and great employee benefits.
• Access ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior and executive leaders.
• Lead high-impact projects that shape the future of Australian agriculture.

Turn your passion for advocacy into real-world impact. Apply now via this link: https://www.beaumontpeople.com.au/job-details/advocacy-government-relations-manager-agriculture-in-associations-memberships-jobs-1380600 to support Australian grain growers!

If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa Long at Alyssa@beaumontpeople.com.au or 02 9093 4907.

Applications will be reviewed from 5^th January 2026 due to the holiday period. Early applications are encouraged.

Beaumont People specialise in temporary, permanent and contract recruitment for NFP organisations including membership, associations, peak bodies, and the arts.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and people with disabilities. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed, we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.