Head of Policy and Advocacy

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- ** Job no**: 8ETHE
- ** Category**: Marketing, Corporate Affairs, Stakeholder Management, Policy & Advocacy, Public & Corporate Affairs

**Acknowledgement of Country**:
Hostplus acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

**About us**:
At Hostplus, we passionately provide our members with the best possible service; constantly looking for new ways to deliver better value while helping members get the most out of their super. We are inspired to help our members achieve greater security for their future and ensure they retire with dignity.

Your role at Hostplus will give your career meaning, whether you're in marketing, financial advice, operations or any of our other divisions - you'll be contributing to ensuring our members retire with the best possible outcomes, and what better feeling is there than knowing your role helps someone to retire with dignity and security?

**About the role**:
As Head of Policy and Advocacy you will be responsible for the delivery of our strategic plan and supporting the Fund’s understanding of legislation, regulation and policies that may impact the Fund’s members.

The role will be responsible for supporting the work of the public and corporate affairs team by providing advice to the team, CEO and Group Executives on the policy priorities for Hostplus members in addition to monitoring the relevant parliamentary proceedings, processes and actors (including our Peak Body memberships) to ensure the Fund is aware of emerging policy and political issues. This role also extends to the contribution and preparation of internal and external reports, briefing material, and submissions.

Where required, you will support the Fund's external advocacy, including through contributing to the preparation of submissions, reports, briefing material, speeches/talking points and undertake timely, comprehensive and accurate analysis of legislation, regulation and policy proposals that may affect the Fund's operations in Australia.

Charged with protecting and enhancing the Fund’s reputation, the Head of Policy & Advocacy will lead efforts to defend Hostplus and our members from adverse policy change and secure positive outcomes.

**About you**:

- You will have understanding of Australia’s political system, process and actors.
- Strong understanding of the history, structure and policy debates pertaining to Australia’s superannuation sector.
- Applied experience with superannuation processes, procedures, legal & compliance requirements.
- Sound demonstrated commercial judgement and acumen, including superior relationship & organising skills.
- Ability to work closely & proactively with key stakeholders across a range of business levels
- Ability to uphold integrity with confidential and sensitive market information.
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while maintaining a sense of perspective and discipline.
- Proven and applied knowledge and use of fundamental project management practices, methods and systems to achieve timely and cost-effective outcomes and deliverables.
- Ability to operate collaboratively with a broad cross section of people and entities
- Embrace change & continuous improvement.
- Focus on service excellence & quality outcomes.
- Accept accountabilities and responsibilities related to self and position and for achieving required work outcomes.
- Ability to positively influence, lead and manage others.
- Think strategically & sustainably.
- Communicate with impact in addition to producing quality communications & reports.
- A penchant for problem solving, consensus-building & getting things done effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance.

**Why work for us**:
Our employees are passionate about what we do and are proud to be part of an organisation which helps everyday Australians achieve a brighter future. We value diversity of thought and have an open & flexible workplace. Some industry leading benefits we offer include:

- 15% superannuation.
- Access to subsidised financial advice.
- Salary packaging.
- Hybrid working arrangements, work remotely & in the office.
- Excellent EBA conditions eg: paid parental leave, long service leave at 5 years, additional leave over Christmas shutdown.

**What next**:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the prompts to formally apply.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our members, and the communities we operate in.

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