Assistant Advisor Public Policy and Government Relations

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Australian Retirement Trust Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Take hold of a monster opportunity and join our Public Policy and Government Relations team as an Assistant Advisor Public Policy and Government Relations. If you're a good fit for this role and live in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, we'd love you to apply.

Why join us?

  • You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
  • Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
  • In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

As an Assistant Advisor, you will play a key role within the Public Policy and Government Relations team. You will support the development and delivery of strategies that strengthen the Fund's reputation and foster engagement with key internal and external stakeholders, all while aligning with our broader strategic goals. You'll be involved in a variety of tasks including administrative support, drafting content, monitoring media and parliamentary calendars, and coordinating team activities.

Day to day, you'll:

  • Draft basic communication materials to support engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with the planning and logistics of corporate events and stakeholder meetings that support ART's advocacy priorities.
  • Help coordinate responses to member queries, under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Contribute to the preparation of briefing documents and Q&As for senior leaders.
  • Provide administrative support for campaigns, sponsorships, and internal initiatives.
  • Monitor media and political developments.

This role is available as a permanent/ full-time opportunity.

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

  • Tertiary qualification in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field (or working towards).
  • A solid understanding of the political environment in which ART operates.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of over $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close Sunday, 5 October 2025.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.

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