Institutional Relations Senior Manager

Meet the Team

The Communications team shapes how Fever is perceived both inside and outside the company. What people see and hear matters, and our role is to ensure every message is clear, consistent, and aligned with Fever’s vision.

Join us if you want to shape our global narrative, influence strategic perceptions, and ensure our vision resonates with audiences both inside and outside the company.

The Role

As Institutional Relationships & Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for advancing the company’s strategic interests by building and maintaining strong relationships with government bodies, regulatory institutions, public agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Your work will be key in supporting Fever’s access to public spaces, public funding, and public-sector business opportunities. Acting as both an internal advisor and external representative, you will help shape Fever’s institutional voice, identify relevant opportunities, and position the company as a trusted partner in cultural, tourism, and innovation ecosystems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute institutional engagement strategies that support Fever’s business goals across public access, subsidies, and procurement
• Represent Fever before government authorities, public institutions, and relevant associations to ensure visibility, credibility, and alignment with public priorities
• Foster strategic partnerships with municipalities, ministries, cultural institutions, and public-sector entities to unlock access to public spaces and funding mechanisms
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that may impact the company’s operations, and advise internal stakeholders accordingly
• Build and maintain a strong institutional network at the local, regional, and national levels
• Support the leadership team by organizing and preparing for meetings with institutional stakeholders; act as spokesperson when required or coach others to do so
• Maintain ongoing communication with internal departments to understand their institutional needs and support them in aligning with external partners
• Ensure Fever is actively represented in key forums, public consultations, or sector-specific roundtables
• Identify and propose opportunities for public-private collaboration, co-branded initiatives, or strategic alliances with public impact
• Create briefings, policy position papers, and institutional decks tailored to each stakeholder group

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in public affairs, institutional relations, government relations, business development, or a related field
• Demonstrated 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 and ability to connect institutional influence with business opportunities
• High autonomy and diplomatic skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and aligning diverse internal and external agendas
• Fluency in English, other languages are a plus

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in sectors such as culture, tourism, events, tech, or innovation
• Experience working with public grants, cultural funding programs, or EU-level institutions
• Background in legal, political science, public policy, or international relations
• Familiarity with public procurement processes or licensing protocols

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Attractive compensation package
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences + free Candlelight voucher.
• Superannuation: We invest in your future. Fever contributes 12% of your gross salary to your Super, ensuring your long-term savings grow alongside your career.
• Private health insurance with GU Health paid by Fever up to 2750 AUD for the annual premium.
• ClassPass membership for gym and wellness access: paid by Fever up to 39 credits per month.
• Language learning support: English and Spanish lessons.
• Hybrid work setup: home office friendly with a central (Sydney; Melbourne) office location.
• Dynamic international team: a young, talented group creating a great work environment.

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