Senior Policy & Partnerships Strategist

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC); Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABC Nominated Super

Job summary

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Senior Advisor, Policy & Partnerships in Canberra. You will work at the intersection of public policy, media and government, researching and analytically shaping policy positions and executive advice.

You will prepare submissions, briefs and policy material, engage with government bodies and industry stakeholders, and coordinate across ABC to deliver well-evidenced policy outputs for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy research and analysis, including industry/regulatory context.
• Strong ability to translate complex issues into clear policy positions and executive briefings.
• Proven experience drafting submissions, briefs and policy material for senior or external audiences.
• Familiarity with parliamentary committees, Senate Estimates and government processes.
• Excellent written communication with ability to produce concise, well-evidenced material.
• Experience within Federal Government and/or the media sector is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of the Australian media and broadcasting landscape and public service media.
• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, political science, economics, communications, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse government policy, legislation, parliamentary activity and regulatory developments affecting the ABC.
• Monitor developments across the Australian media and broadcasting sector, including communications and digital platforms.
• Draft submissions, position papers, briefing notes, correspondence, talking points and executive material.
• Maintain policy briefs, issue registers and supporting material on current and emerging matters.
• Support engagement with Commonwealth departments, parliamentary offices, regulators and industry bodies.
• Prepare briefs and stakeholder intelligence for senior-level engagements.
• Coordinate input from across the ABC to produce accurate, well-evidenced policy material.

Skills

Policy research

Policy analysis

Executive briefs

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public policy degree or related discipline

Job description

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is seeking a Senior Advisor, Policy & Partnerships in Canberra. You will work at the intersection of public policy, media and government, researching and analytically shaping policy positions and executive advice.

You will prepare submissions, briefs and policy material, engage with government bodies and industry stakeholders, and coordinate across ABC to deliver well-evidenced policy outputs for senior leadership.