Cross-Industry Policy Advisor - Prudential Standards

APRA Career Site; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

APRA is seeking an Advisor in Cross-Industry Policy to be based in Sydney or Melbourne. You will contribute to prudential standards and guidance on complex issues affecting banks, insurers and superannuation trustees, leading cross‑industry policy work in a dynamic regulatory environment.

The Cross-Industry Policy Team shapes APRA’s policy response on emerging risks such as cyber, AI and geopolitical risk, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical, proportionate

Qualifications

• Experience in policy at a government agency, consulting or within a regulated sector.
• Ability to assess unfamiliar topics and draw out implications for policy.
• Strong prioritisation and project management skills.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving, strategic awareness and comfort with ambiguity.
• Ability to collaborate, influence stakeholders and maintain momentum on complex issues.
• Clear, engaging written and verbal communication translating analysis into advice.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical, evidence-based policy responses to emerging risks and complex issues affecting banks, insurers and superannuation trustees.
• Lead policy projects from problem definition and analysis through consultation and the development of prudential standards and guidance.
• Identify opportunities to simplify requirements and reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while preserving sound prudential outcomes.
• Bring together insights from APRA specialists, industry and other government agencies to test ideas, understand trade-offs and refine policy proposals.
• Prepare clear, persuasive papers, submissions and briefings that inform decisions on significant policy issues; and
• Provide practical advice to internal and external stakeholders on cross-industry policy matters.

Skills

Policy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Job description

APRA is seeking an Advisor in Cross-Industry Policy to be based in Sydney or Melbourne. You will contribute to prudential standards and guidance on complex issues affecting banks, insurers and superannuation trustees, leading cross‑industry policy work in a dynamic regulatory environment.

The Cross-Industry Policy Team shapes APRA’s policy response on emerging risks such as cyber, AI and geopolitical risk, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop practical, proportionate