Policy Advisor

  • Join the winning team!
  • Canberra or Adelaide-based with opportunity to travel interstate
  • Exposure to different states - develop your policy career
  • Canberra or Adelaide-based role
  • Opportunity to add value to the property industry
  • Join the winning team!
The Property Council of Australia is the leading advocate for the Australian property in dustry.  We are an integral business partner for our corporate members through the provision of advocacy, information, networking, communications and professional development services. 
 
Due to business growth, an exciting new opening has arisen for a Policy Advisor to support our SA, ACT, Tasmanian and NT Divisions.  You will work closely with the Executive Directors in each of these divisions and be part of our broader successful Advocacy team whose responsibility is to develop and advocate policy positions that promote and protect the interests of our members.
 
  • Your specific responsibilities will include:
  • Preparing public policy statements and policy submissions to state and local governments, incorporating strong member input;
  • Assisting to communicate our advocacy wins to members and stakeholders in those divisions;
  • Building strong relationships with key ministerial advisors and bureaucrats at the local and state level;
  • Proactively assisting Executive Directors or Business Managers in each location to identify and design policy-related seminars and events and source speakers;
  • Being familiar with research relating to your policy areas
 
This role will suit someone who has had 2-3+ years experience, gained within Government or another industry association and is looking to further develop their advocacy career.
 
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a demonstrated understanding of the political process.  You will have exceptional writing skills and be an outstanding communicator who is able to work with stakeholders at varying levels. You will also need to be willing to travel, have strong research and analytical skills and the self-motivation to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Relevant tertiary qualifications in politics, planning, architecture, law, or economics are also required.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading national industry association, develop your career with support from experienced advocacy professionals and enjoy great benefits. 
 
The role can be based in either our Adelaide or Canberra offices.
 
For more information, contact Nathan Paine, SA Executive Director on 08 8236 0900 or 0448 445 177 or Catherine Carter, ACT Executive Director on 02 6248 6902 or visit our website: www.propertyoz.com.au.
 
If this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, please forward your CV, along with a cover letter by clicking on the Apply Now button.