September 12, 2024

AFCA

Sydney

FULL TIME

Government Relations Advisor

Company Description
As a financial ombudsman, we are a for-purpose organisation that provides a free service for individuals and small businesses. We listen to and work with our customers and their financial firms to find solutions to complaints which have gone unheard or unresolved. This is your opportunity to make a difference.

Job Description
As our new Government Relations Adviser, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Senior Adviser to build and maintain relationships with key government stakeholders. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of financial policy and regulation, ensuring AFCA's voice is heard where it matters most.
We value diverse experiences and perspectives in our team. Whether you come from a background in government, policy, communications, or financial services, we're keen to hear from you. Your unique insights could help shape the future of financial dispute resolution in Australia.
Typically, in this role you will:

Develop strategic approaches for engaging with government and political stakeholders
Prepare high-quality briefings and materials for senior leadership and parliamentary appearances
Monitor the political landscape to identify opportunities and risks for AFCA
Manage issues referred by members of parliament, including constituent concerns
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent external stakeholder engagement

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:

Tertiary qualifications in public policy, political science, or a related field
Extensive experience in government relations and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and development
Sound experience in preparing high-quality briefings and reports
The ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively

Additional Information

BOSS Best Places to Work 2024 –credited for its culture, engagement and flexible working arrangements.
Employer of Choice Public Sector and NFP – Australian HR Awards 2023
Accredited as a Family Friendly Workplace and Bronze in AWEI
Hybrid working from home and our state-of-the-art office and facilities designed for collaboration, and wellbeing. We work flexibly at AFCA and encourage you to talk to us about how this role can be flexible for you.
Progressive and inclusive leave entitlements, including flexible public holiday leave, women’s health leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, sorry business leave, early and advanced pregnancy loss leave, paid gender affirmation leave, extra personal leave and paid time off over Christmas. Plus, study leave to support your professional development.
Not For Profit salary packaging benefits.

Life at AFCA
Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We live and breathe our cultural qualities, which shape how we behave and how we engage with our customers. At AFCA, you will truly feel the difference of working at an organisation which supports people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to thrive. Our consistently high employee engagement results reflect that AFCA is a truly great place to work and a place where people can contribute, belong and flourish!
To apply:
If you are passionate about how we drive fairness in the financial sector and are looking for an organisation that values the human in all of us, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet every single criterion.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We strive to provide a recruitment experience that’s fair, inclusive and accessible. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please reach out to the recruiter who is managing this process or email us at Careers@afca.org.au. We also offer flexible working at AFCA and as such even if a role is advertised as full-time, we invite conversations around other working arrangements and would still encourage you to apply.
AFCA is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we are committed to responding to every applicant.