Local Government Professionals Australia, NSW is the peak body representing professionals across the local government sector. We champion high professional and ethical standards and support our members through advocacy, leadership and professional development. Our purpose is to ensure local government professionals are at the forefront of change, innovation and good practice.

We are seeking a Member Network and Advocacy Lead to play a pivotal role in strengthening member engagement, advancing our advocacy agenda, and shaping high-quality sector engagement activities.

About the role
Reporting to the Membership Manager, this role sits at the intersection of member engagement, advocacy, and sector content development. You will work closely with member leaders, stakeholders, the CEO and internal teams to support member networks, coordinate advocacy initiatives, and co-design engaging content for conferences, forums, events and webinars.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively across the sector, translating member insights into meaningful advocacy and high-impact engagement activities.

Key responsibilities
Member networks

• Facilitate and support member networks (special interest groups)
• Support network chairs with planning, governance and communications
• Manage online member network communities

Conferences, forums, events and webinars

• Co-design engaging, contemporary programs with members and stakeholders
• Translate advocacy priorities and sector trends into compelling session content
• Support the identification and engagement of presenters and facilitators

Advocacy and policy

• Work with member networks to identify advocacy opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board on advocacy strategy
• Coordinate submissions, position papers and campaigns

Stakeholder engagement and communications

• Build strong relationships with members, partners and sector stakeholders
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings
• Draft content for member newsletters and advocacy materials

About you
You will bring:

• Strong relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• Experience working collaboratively with subject matter experts and facilitators
• Experience developing engaging content for events, forums, conferences or webinars
• Demonstrated experience coordinating advocacy initiatives, including drafting submissions or position papers
• Experience supporting professional networks or special interest groups
• Excellent written communication skills

Experience in or alongside the local government sector will be highly regarded.

Why join us?

• Work with a respected peak body shaping the future of local government professionalism
• Make a tangible impact through advocacy and member engagement
• Collaborate with passionate professionals across the NSW local government sector
• Flexible, purpose-driven work environment

How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter via SEEK outlining your suitability for the role.