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Name Senior Adviser, Industry Policy & Regulatory Affairs (Sydney/Melbourne) Site / Location Melbourne Support Centre Ref # 12371401 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 to the ‘Head of Industry, Policy & Regulatory Affairs’, you will be accountable for maintaining strategic, trusted relationships with government and regulatory bodies and industry associations, in collaboration with others across Australia Post. This role works closely with the Government Affairs team and the Shareholder Liaison team.
What you’ll deliver with us
- Identifying risks and opportunities for Australia Post in the external environment arising from government policy and regulatory activities, parliamentary inquiries, and industry activities
- Provisioning of strategic policy and regulatory advice to the business on emerging risks and opportunities in the external landscape through research and intelligence gathering
- Leading and developing comprehensive policy and regulatory advocacy positions on agreed priority topics impacting Australia Post
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to understand the unique operational and community expectations on Australia Post
- Involving in the development of persuasive policy and regulatory submissions to various government departments (at all levels)
- Engaging with government bodies, industry and industry associations to drive support and understanding of Australia Post’s positions
About you
You will be expected to drive the day-to-day work, demonstrating a proactive and strategic approach to the broad policy and regulatory matters facing Australia Post. 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.
- 5+ years’ experience in a public policy or regulatory affairs role, delivering outcomes for both reactive and proactive work
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive own portfolio of work
- 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 is welcome, but not necessary
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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