The Head of Government Relations and Infrastructure leads BQ’s relationships with local, state and federal government to advance basketball’s strategic priorities across Queensland. The role positions basketball within government policy and investment priorities, securing support for programs, participation, development pathways, events and infrastructure that strengthens BQ’s impact and financial sustainability.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the role independently builds relationships and progresses government funding, partnerships and advocacy opportunities within agreed plans and delegations. It works with BQ’s program and event owners to develop credible proposals, attract and place basketball events, and translate government support into achievable commitments. It also leads the BQ Facilities Strategy and statewide infrastructure advocacy.

The role provides specialist advice to the CEO and contributes to relevant Executive Leadership Team discussions, including government priorities and Brisbane 2032 opportunities. It coordinates with Commercial where government opportunities involve sponsorship or commercial benefits.

Who are we looking for?

• A senior advocate who builds trusted government relationships and turns policy understanding and stakeholder engagement into progress on BQ priorities.
• A politically astute specialist who can identify opportunities across programs, funding, partnerships, events and infrastructure, and maintain credibility through political and administrative change.
• An independent leader who sets priorities, makes clear recommendations and follows through, with sound judgement about authority, risk and CEO alignment.
• A practical collaborator who develops credible proposals with the people responsible for delivery and keeps BQ’s strategic priorities ahead of the pursuit of funding alone.

Measures of Success

Annual targets and milestones are agreed with the CEO through the business plan. Reporting records BQ’s contribution, delivery ownership and external dependencies.

• Government engagement produces documented progress against BQ’s agreed policy, program, event and infrastructure priorities.
• Confirmed government funding and partnerships meet agreed investment targets, with delivery costs and obligations understood.
• Proposals and submissions meet agreed quality and timing requirements, supported by a current funding pipeline and clear next actions.
• Government support and host arrangements are secured for agreed program and event priorities, with viable budgets, clear delivery owners and monitored obligations.
• Priority facility projects and access opportunities progress against agreed stages and Elevate the Places targets, supported by current strategy and data.
• Associations receive timely, useful support; the portfolio delivers within budget and delegation, with accurate reporting and early risk escalation.

For more information on the role please refer to the Position Description.