Description

Shape the future of financial advice policy in Australia

We are seeking a highly motivated Policy and Advocacy Manager to join our Policy, Advocacy and Standards team. This is an exciting opportunity for a policy professional with strong financial services knowledge to contribute to meaningful industry reform and advocacy initiatives that support both members, the broader profession and consumers of financial advice.

In this role, you will help drive the Association’s policy and advocacy agenda through policy development, stakeholder engagement, research, member consultation, and high-quality submissions to government and regulators. You will work with senior leaders, regulators, industry stakeholders, and members to help influence outcomes that strengthen the financial advice profession.

About the role

Reporting to the GM Policy, Advocacy and Standards, the Policy and Advocacy Manager will play a key role in:

      Developing clear and evidence-based policy positions

      Preparing persuasive submissions and policy communications

      Engaging with government, regulators, industry bodies and members

      Supporting advocacy initiatives and stakeholder engagement strategies

      Creating practical member guidance and policy tools

      Maintaining strong internal and external relationships

      Monitoring and recording policy and advocacy activity

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced project-based environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and is passionate about shaping policy outcomes within the financial advice

sector.

Salary: $160k (Total Remuneration Package)

Location: Office location: 55 Clarence St, Sydney

There is flexibility with regards to working from home (WFH), with an expectation that a minimum of 2 days per week would typically be working from the Association’s offices.

Travel: Some domestic / interstate travel may be required.

Key responsibilities

Conduct policy research, analysis and member consultation to support the development of policy positions aligned with organisational objectives.

Prepare high-quality submissions, reports, briefing papers, presentations and other policy communications, including supporting speeches and communication materials.

Respond to member and stakeholder enquiries on policy matters in a timely and professional manner.

Build and maintain productive relationships with regulators, government, members and industry stakeholders, and support engagement plans aligned with advocacy priorities.

 Assist with interactions involving politicians, regulators and other key decision-makers, while supporting committee operations and facilitating policy discussions.

 Develop practical tools, guidance notes and educational resources relating to regulatory and policy reform.

 Engage with members through forums, working groups, events and consultation activities to support policy development and implementation.

 Represent the Policy and Advocacy team on internal projects, maintain records of policy and advocacy activities, and support collaboration across the organisation.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to work at the centre of financial advice policy and reform, contributing to outcomes that support members, consumers and the future of the profession. You will join a collaborative and purpose-driven team with strong industry engagement and the opportunity to influence meaningful change.

Apply now

If you are passionate about policy, advocacy and the financial services industry / financial advice profession, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Requirements

About you

You are an emerging policy professional with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You can understand and explain policy information clearly and concisely, and you work well collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

Skills and experience

      Experience in policy, advocacy, government relations or regulatory affairs

      Strong understanding of the financial services industry and financial advice profession

      Experience developing policy positions, submissions and stakeholder communications

      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

      Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability

      Highly organised with strong attention to detail

      Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce

      Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

      Tertiary qualifications in commerce, law, economics, business, public policy, politics/government affairs, communications or a related discipline

      Financial planning qualifications are desirable