Head of Government Relations & Public Policy

at; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

At a leading national industry superannuation fund, the Head of Government Relations & Public Policy will spearhead government relations strategies and engage high-level stakeholders. This role emphasizes policy analysis, negotiation, and leading a team to achieve strategic goals within a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Ongoing learning and career opportunities

Flexible working environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering government relations strategies.
• Knowledge of global financial services policy debates.
• Experience representing national organisations in multiple forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of government relations strategies.
• Advocate for continuous improvement of governance structures.
• Manage a team of specialised professionals.

Skills

High-level policy analysis

Strong communication and influencing abilities

Negotiation and advocacy experience

Stakeholder engagement and networking skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in strategy, commerce, political science, communications, finance, or business

Job description

Head of Government Relations & Public Policy

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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.

Your New Role

As the Head of Government Relations & Public Policy, you will lead the development and execution of government relations strategies for a leading national industry superannuation fund and a significant global investor. You will represent the organisation in various forums, engage with high-level stakeholders, and manage a team of specialised professionals to achieve the business goals. Your role will encompass policy analysis, negotiation, advocacy, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring effective outcomes for a broad range of stakeholders.

Key duties include but are not limited to

Advocate for continuous improvement to governance structures, policies, and processes.

Manage risk in accordance with the Fund’s Risk Management Framework.

Implement strong risk controls on processes, policies, and systems to limit breaches.

Build and promote a team culture of compliance and risk management awareness.

Act as a trusted adviser and partner to the Fund, including senior leadership and executive teams.

Ensure consistent and aligned narratives relating to our Investment strategy are known and used across the Fund.

Support proactive stakeholder management and communication to achieve strategic goals.

Seize opportunities to communicate investment communications domestically and globally in support of strategic objectives.

Develop high levels of understanding of stakeholder and reputation considerations within the Investment Team.

Ensure effective career development plans are in place for the team.

What You’ll Need

Tertiary qualifications in strategy, commerce, political science, communications, finance, business, or a related field (mandatory)

Experience developing and delivering government relations strategies

Knowledge of global financial services policy debates

Experience representing national organisations in multiple forums

High-level policy analysis skills

Superannuation policy expertise

Strong communication and influencing abilities

Negotiation and advocacy experience

Stakeholder engagement and networking skills

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.

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

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Insurance & Superannuation 1,001-5,000 employees

AustralianSuper is a profit-to-member fund, run only to benefit members.

We became Australia’s largest superannuation provider by building an exceptional team of expert professionals and passionate leaders, all working towards the common goal of improving members’ retirement outcomes.

As we grow larger and more complex, we remain committed to building an inclusive global team that embraces diversity, high performance and our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes.

AustralianSuper is a profit-to-member fund, run only to benefit members.

We became Australia’s largest superannuation provider by building an exceptional team of expert professionals and passionate leaders, all working towards the common goal of improving members’ retirement outcomes.

As we grow larger and more complex, we remain committed to building an inclusive global team that embraces diversity, high performance and our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes.

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