Policy Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia Australian Communications Consumer Action Network Full time

About the role
- High-profile consumer body
- Communications and digital sector
- Hybrid work environment (office and/or home office)

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced public policy professional to lead our small but highly effective policy team. Reporting to our Deputy CEO, you will strategically manage a busy policy team of four to six talented policy advisers and coordinate the drafting and development of policy across a wide range of consumer policy issues.

As the main conduit between ACCAN’s executive and the policy team, you will be responsible for ensuring that ACCAN delivers upon its strategic policy objectives, and be responsible for equipping, developing and motivating policy staff to deliver high quality policy advise. You will assist the Deputy CEO in reporting on these activities and will represent ACCAN’s policy team in a range of internal and external forums, including government, industry and community bodies.

You should have relevant tertiary qualifications and three to five years’ experience in a public policy role, including some experience in managing a team. Applicants with experience in the communications and community sectors are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants should be committed to consumer rights, have a passion for social justice and fair markets, and be enthusiastic to embrace new opportunities in this rapidly changing sector.

Essential Skills for position
- A sound grasp of communications and digital policy issues (or the capacity to acquire this swiftly)
- A commitment to the effective representation of the interests of consumers
- Ability to strategically manage a team to deliver high quality policy advice.
- Knowledge of public policy processes
- Demonstrated ability to manage a policy and/or research team
- Oral and written communication skills of a high order
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Demonstrated understanding of project management
- Proficiency in information and communications technology
- Ability to prioritise and delegate tasks as appropriate

Desired Skills for position
- Ability to liaise effectively with a range of people, including those in consumer/community organisations
- Ability to quickly develop expertise across a wide range of policy issues
- Knowledge of and experience of working in the community sector
- Familiarity with and understanding of the needs of people with disabilities

Benefits & Remuneration

In support of a work/life balance, benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

Closing Date: 11:59pm 30 October 2024

ACCAN is an EEO employer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons with disabilities and people from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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