Advisor, Government Relations and Policy

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia ANZ Banking Group Full time

**Req ID**: 86507
**Department**: Public Affairs - Government Relations
**Division**: Communications & Public Affairs
**Location**: Melbourne
About Us
At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.
About the Role
The Advisor, Government Relations and Policy is an integral position within the Government Relations and Policy (GRP) team.
The GRP team manages ANZ’s engagement with federal and state Governments and oppositions, the policy agenda of those governments and the bank’s relationship with the Australian Banking Association (ABA).
**This role within the GRP team will focus on**:
Identifying and responding constructively to Australian Government policy
Engaging with internal stakeholders to promote awareness of relevant policy developments
Assisting in the preparation for appearances before Parliamentary committees and other external bodies
Helping to manage ANZ’s engagement with the ABA.
**Role Type**: Permanent, Full-Time
**Role Location**: 833 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008
**Work Hours**: Standard Hours
What will your day look like?
**This role is accountable for**:
Engaging with relevant public policy in a way that promotes the bank’s purpose, culture and values
Assisting to build ethical relationships with governments
Keeping internal stakeholders aware of policy developments so that the bank is well run reputationally, legally and commercially
Helping to manage the bank’s relationship with the ABA (and other industry groups) to promote the bank’s interests
Helping to manage the non-financial risk of the GRP team’s activities, including with respect to the laws concerning political donations, competition and lobbying
What will you bring?
To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:
5+ years’ experience as a legal practitioner in a relevant practice area with a major law firm or in-house
Exceptional analytical skills concerning legal, commercial and policy matters
Strong track record of building enduring and respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Highly collaborative approach to working with team members and colleagues
Sound understanding of the Australian policy and political environment
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex matters for diverse external and internal audiences
Ability to role model ANZ’s behaviours and values
Strong undergraduate degree in law
Undergraduate or graduate degree in social sciences, commerce, economics, or communications (desirable)
You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.
So why join us?
From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.
But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.
We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.
Job Posting End Date
26/02/2025, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)

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