Head of Policy and Advocacy

13 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Responsible Investment Association Australasia Full time

About the role

Head of Policy and Advocacy.
- _Enjoy fulfilling work, creating a more sustainable environment, society and economy _
- _Be part of a high-performing, values-driven organisation with an exceptional culture _
- _Opportunity to drive change and build your career in a rapidly expanding sector _

The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is looking for an expert in government relations, responsible investment and sustainable finance, with experience in advocating for policy change and reform.

You will have a unique opportunity to drive change in the responsible investment and sustainable finance sector across Australia and New Zealand at an exciting and critical time in this industry’s development.

You will lead RIAA’s policy program, including strategic advocacy, developing positions and submissions on policy issues that support RIAA’s objectives, and advocating for RIAA’s policy positions in external forums.

You will have expertise in:

- Developing policy positions and advocating for these positions
- Participating in and presenting to external forums
- Stakeholder engagement and advocacy, including influence and negotiation
- Policy developments related to responsible investment and sustainable finance, such as disclosures and greenwashing

This is an opportunity for a switched-on and experienced policy and advocacy professional to influence outcomes in this fast-moving policy space, working with a tight-knit, high-performing and collegiate team.

1. What is your main area of policy expertise?

2. What are the two most significant recent international policy developments related to responsible investment, and how do these impact Australian investors?

3. What is the achievement that you are most proud of in your career, that is relevant to this position?

4. What are the key organisations that you would target for advocacy in this position?

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