Government Affairs Professional

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeGovernance Full time $120,000 - $150,000

Are you looking for a role that allows you to make a real impact in the world of government and corporate affairs?

CBA's Government and Industry Affairs team is seeking an experienced professional to join their ranks. As a key member of this team, you will play a crucial role in advancing and protecting CBA's interests through strategic engagement and policy development.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Corporate Affairs Support
  • Contribute to the development of Corporate Affairs strategies that enhance CBA's reputation and influence.
  • Track performance metrics and support planning aligned to key priorities and campaigns.
Research & Analysis
  • Conduct policy analysis and assess the political landscape to inform decision-making.
  • Analyse the impact of regulatory changes on CBA's operations and stakeholders.
Parliamentary & Scheduling Support
  • Monitor parliamentary schedules and hearings relevant to CBA's interests.
  • Assist in preparing executives for parliamentary inquiries and government engagements.
Policy & Government Engagement
  • Develop public policy positions and respond to government inquiries across a portfolio of issues.
  • Prepare high-quality briefs for executive meetings and parliamentary appearances.
  • Monitor political and policy developments to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain relationships with regulators, government agencies, industry associations (e.g. the Australian Banking Association), media outlets, and community organisations.
  • Support senior team members in managing political stakeholder relationships.
Requirements:
  • Risk Mindset – All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.
  • High-level conceptual and analytical skills and exceptional verbal and written communication capability.
  • Discretion and maturity in dealing with sensitive issues and ability to build relationships across a broad set of stakeholders.
  • Commercial acumen to discern potential impacts of policy changes on our business and ability to reconcile conflicting internal responses to proposed policy changes.
  • Strong understanding of the machinery of government, including direct experience liaising with government departments and parliamentary offices.
  • Experience in the day-to-day management of policy issues, either within Government or a listed company, including the provision of timely advice and the preparation of accurate responses within deadlines.
  • Excellent planning and delivery skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Tertiary degree with excellent results in economics, law, political science or other relevant discipline.
We're interested in hearing from people who have a passion for making a difference in the world of government and corporate affairs.At CBA, we offer a range of benefits and perks to our employees, including flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities and access to leading-edge technology.Apply today and be part of a dynamic and innovative team

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