Consulting – Advisor – Regulatory Design and Practice Consultant - Australia Jobs Opening

September 27, 2024

Proximity

Canberra

Consulting – Advisor – Regulatory Design and Practice Consultant

Where careers go further!

Use your legislation interpretation skills in a consulting context
Develop your regulatory design, compliance, governance skills
Thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment!

Regulatory Design and Practice Consultant/Advisor

Are you looking for an opportunity to further your knowledge and experience in government regulatory environments? Are you legally qualified, or currently undertaking a legal degree?

The Proximity Consulting group provides astute advice and solutions on some of the most interesting and complex work in Commonwealth government programs and projects. As part of our Regulatory Design and Practice team you will work closely with regulators to design, deliver, evaluate and improve their service offer across the full regulatory lifecycle.

Proximity sees the opportunities others miss. We bring together brilliant minds in legal, commercial, and consulting specialisations, working collaboratively with our clients to unveil what’s possible. We know that solving challenges need different professionals working closely together, our multidisciplinary approach takes our clients further enabling them to do extraordinary work for the betterment of our community. We’re passionate about the work we achieve together, we champion each other, our clients, and our communities.

Some of the responsibilities could include:

Interpreting and mapping legislation
Designing and coordinating regulatory and compliance frameworks
Undertaking business process mapping to design, develop or improve regulatory processes
Undertaking reviews of delegations, governance, regulatory landscape, or enforcement capability
Designing and implementing risk-based approaches
Monitoring and reporting on compliance and enforcement activities
Drafting client reports, briefings, policies, and procedures

Culture matters

We’re looking for someone who fits and lives our values – someone who is:

Passionate and tenacious. Someone with a can-do attitude, ready to make an impact by being results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
Client-first. Someone who can develop deep and meaningful relationships, keeps one step ahead, anticipating client and team needs and empowering them.
A team player. Someone with exceptional emotional intelligence and integrity who is willing to share knowledge, pitch in, rally others and uplift skills to help our teams continually improve.
Flexible. Someone who is comfortable with change and who is adaptable and likes variety. Someone who can work as part of client teams on-site.
Broad thinking and solution oriented. Someone who can think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

2+ years’ experience, preferably within a government or consulting environment
Demonstrated experience across the regulatory lifecycle
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities
Strong verbal, written, and visual presentation skills
Desire to work closely with clients, being adaptable and responsive
Legal degree (BLaws or Juris Doctor), or close to completing your degree
Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one)

The Proximity difference
We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage, and support you in equal measure. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

We care – your Health and Wellbeing and Professional Development is supported
Give back – opportunities to work with Proximity’s NFP partners Menslink, Fearless Women, Inclusive Australia, The Farm in Galong, The Women’s Legal Centre and Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation
Make work – make the hours work for you and your team
Promotion pathways – build your career with us
Belong – be part of the amazing Proximity team

Working with Proximity
Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for its clients’ needs.

We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background, or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.

Does this sound like the right organisation for you?
If you have a consulting background or an understanding of the commercial/private industry, and can thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, I’d love to hear from you!

Plus, if you want to join a team of dedicated professionals who solve challenging problems and have fun doing it, you’ll fit right in at Proximity! If this position interests you, please get in contact with Loretta Pabian, Senior Manager- People: careers@proximity.com.au

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