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Name Adviser - Industry, Policy & Regulatory Affairs Site / Location Melbourne Support Centre Ref # 12371402 Entity Australia Post Opening Date 30-May-2025 Suburb Richmond Work Type Permanent Full TimeDescription & Requirements
Help us deliver like never before
Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride.
About the opportunity
Reporting into the ‘Head of Industry, Policy & Regulatory Affairs’, you will be accountable for coordinating strategic, trusted relationships with government and regulatory bodies as well as industry associations, in collaboration with colleagues across Australia Post.
You will help to enhance Australia Post’s understanding of emerging public policy risks and opportunities, and to coordinate internal and external engagement on these issues.
The successful candidate will be expected to drive their day-to-day work, working collaboratively across Australia Post to support information sharing and advocacy with government and industry engagements.
What you’ll deliver with us
- Identifying and communicating emerging risks and opportunities in public policy, including industry and parliamentary inquiries
- Coordinating Australia Post’s public policy engagement with peak industry associations and industry counterparts to drive advocacy efforts
- Coordinating and delivering internal reporting for the team, and preparing briefs for Senior Executives and the Board
- Supporting the Head of Industry, Policy & Regulatory Affairs on priority policy issues, including conducting research to inform the strategic positioning of Australia Post’s advocacy
- Managing discrete regulatory affairs and public policy matters as they arise, including preparing public submissions, letters, and briefs
About you
You demonstrate a high level of resilience and a solution-focused mindset in navigating complex and quickly evolving environments. You lead by example, fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and integrity while inspiring others to do the same.
- 3+ years’ experience in a public policy or regulatory affairs role, delivering outcomes for both reactive and proactive work
- High attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to think strategically about the various considerations for Australia Post, including our role as a Government Business Enterprise and how this may intersect with policy and commercial considerations
- Relevant tertiary qualification in political science, public policy, economics, or a related field will be highly regarded
How we’ll deliver for you
- Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we’re all ages, genders and come from all walks of life
- We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together
- Immerse yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose
We're delivering together
At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees.
We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender-equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on [email protected]
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