Manager, Government Relations & Public Policy

Manager, Government Relations & Public Policy Melbourne, Australia

Job Description At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members.We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members.

Your New Role

The Manager Government Relations & Public Policy will be responsible for developing the work of Government Relations and Public Policy team on key areas that they responsible for.

These include areas of investment policy, and superannuation policy. In leading this work across the Fund and with external bodies such as SMC and ASFA, work collaboratively with the other Manager Government Relations and Public Policy as well as the Senior Manager Government Relations and Public Policy.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

Undertaking timely, comprehensive and accurate analysis of legislation, regulation and policy proposals that may affect the Fund’s operations in Australia or globally and provide advice to the Head of Government Relations and Public Policy and key executives.

Develop alternative policy proposals for consideration, aligned to the Fund’s purpose, strategy and ambition.

Act as an advocate for the Fund in public policy forums and with Government, including through contributing to the preparation of submissions, reports, briefing material, speeches/talking points.

Consider and propose new advocacy strategies or opportunities to enhance the Fund’s external positioning and the best financial interests of Fund members. Execute them.

Monitor relevant parliamentary proceedings, processes and actors to ensure the Fund is aware of emerging policy and political issues.

Ensure risk is managed in accordance with the Fund’s Risk Management Framework including risk identification and management, risk profiling, risk reporting and incident management.

What You’ll Need

Extensive experience in Government relations and/or experience working as a policy adviser in a portfolio relevant to the Fund’s operations.

A detailed understanding of the history, structure, actors and policy debates pertaining to Australia’s superannuation sector.

Policy and legislative analysis and the ability to identify and advise on the potential impacts of policy change across large, complex organisations.

Preparing and finalising briefing material for executives and public submissions.

The ability to work effectively as part of a high performing team and collaboratively with a range of people at all levels across the business.

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Life at AustralianSuper

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

What’s Next

Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.

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Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

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