Institutional Relations Senior Manager

About the role

Fever is seeking an Institutional Relations Senior Manager to advance its strategic interests by building and maintaining strong relationships with government bodies, regulatory institutions, public agencies, and NGOs. This role supports access to public spaces, funding, and public‑sector business opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute institutional engagement strategies aligned with business goals across public access, subsidies, and procurement.
• Represent Fever before government authorities, public institutions, and relevant associations to ensure visibility and credibility.
• Foster strategic partnerships with municipalities, ministries, cultural institutions, and public‑sector entities.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments and advise internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a strong institutional network at local, regional, and national levels.
• Support leadership by organizing meetings with institutional stakeholders and acting as spokesperson when required.
• Ensure Fever is represented in key forums, public consultations, and sector‑specific roundtables.
• Create briefings, policy position papers, and institutional decks tailored to each stakeholder group.

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in public affairs, institutional relations, government relations, or business development.
• Proven ability to build trust‑based relationships with public‑sector stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of institutional and regulatory environments (local, regional, national).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strategic mindset with ability to connect institutional influence to business opportunities.
• High autonomy, diplomatic skills, and comfort navigating ambiguity.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Strategic planning and execution of institutional engagement.
• Stakeholder relationship management.
• Policy analysis and briefing creation.
• Public speaking and representation.

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package.
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences plus a free Candlelight voucher.
• Superannuation contribution of 12% of gross salary.
• Private health insurance up to 2750 AUD annually.
• ClassPass membership up to 39 credits per month.
• Language learning support (English and Spanish lessons).
• Hybrid work setup with central office in Sydney/Melbourne.
• Dynamic international team and inclusive workplace.