Senior Advisor, Government Relations and Policy

Req ID: 105713

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 Senior Advisor, Government Relations and Policy is a vital role within ANZ's Government Relations and Policy (GRP) team. This team is responsible for managing the bank's engagement with federal and state governments, oppositions, and the Australian Banking Association (ABA), while also monitoring and responding to evolving policy agendas.

In this role, you will contribute to shaping ANZ's public policy positioning and advocacy efforts by supporting strategic engagement with key stakeholders and helping ensure the bank's interests are effectively represented in government and industry forums.

This role within the GRP team will focus on:

Identifying and constructively responding to Australian Government policy.

Engaging with internal stakeholders to promote awareness of relevant policy developments.

Assisting with engagement of federal and state Governments and oppositions; and

Helping to manage ANZ's engagement with the ABA.

Banking is changing and we're changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you'll be building your future, while helping to build ours.

Role Type: 6 Month Opportunity, Full Time

Role Location: Docklands VIC

What will your day look like?

This role is accountable for:

Contributing to the identification of, and response to, policy relevant to ANZ in a way that promotes the bank's purpose, culture and values

Assisting to build strong and ethical relationships with Ministers and their offices, the staff of central Commonwealth departments and state and federal Parliamentarians

Keeping internal stakeholders aware of political perspectives and policy developments so that the bank is well run reputationally, legally and commercially

Helping to managing the bank's relationship with the ABA (and other industry groups) to promote the bank's interests

Helping to manage the operational 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

Strong track record of building enduring and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Well attuned ability to identify and to respond appropriately to political and policy issues relevant to banking

Sound understanding of the Australian political and policy environment

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex matters for diverse external and internal audiences

Ability to role model ANZ's leadership behaviours and values

Strong understanding of the commercial context and imperatives of banking

Leadership experience of high-performing teams

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.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.

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Job Posting End Date

23/11/2025 , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)