Manager Government Relations

ReturnToWorkSA manages the Return to Work scheme which provides insurance that protects South Australian businesses and their workers from the costs of a work injury.

• Bring your strong knowledge of state Government processes and stakeholder management skills
• Lead a small team managing Government Relations and Complaints with a diverse and interesting workload
• Great team culture

The Regulation Group at RTWSA is responsible for regulating the Return to Work Scheme, including education, licensing and enforcement activities with all SA businesses (including self-insured businesses), Scheme providers and claimants. Our aim is to deliver a regulation function that is effective, trusted, transparent and accountable.

The Government Relations and Complaints Team manages complaints as the Scheme regulator, and also manages RTWSA’s relationship with the Treasurer as our responsible Minister, his Office, Parliament, and other key State and Commonwealth Government stakeholders, as well as other workers compensation jurisdictions.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Effectively lead and support a small team to deliver effective, high quality Complaints and Government Relations services
• Manage workloads and resources effectively to ensure all deadlines are met
• Use your excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare and edit a range of high quality communications, including Ministerial briefings, Cabinet and Parliamentary documents, and complaint responses
• Use your strong knowledge of state Government and Parliamentary processes to support the delivery of strategic outcomes and advise senior executives
• Effectively use data to inform briefings and papers, and manage data sharing arrangements with other organisations
• Work collaboratively with all RTWSA teams, including educating and advising about Government and Parliamentary processes and requirements

ReturnToWorkSA is an equal opportunity employer, valuing difference and embracing diversity.

What we offer

We offer the right candidate challenging and rewarding work, the opportunity to continue to grow your personal and professional skill set, a supportive environment that values open and honest communication, a modern office environment, extensive wellbeing program and work/life balance.


Further Information and How to apply

For further information including the position description and to apply for the position please visit the career page on our website www.rtwsa.com. Applications to be addressed to the Recruitment Team and submitted by close of business 9 April 2021.