Policy and Research Advisor

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Property Council of Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Property Council

The Property Council of Australia is the champion of Australia's largest industry that employs 1.4 million Australians and shapes the future of our cities. Our members include large and small companies which invest, own, manage and develop all forms of property as well as providers of professional services to the industry.

Position Purpose

To analyse planning and regulatory proposals and develop public policy documents and research to progress the WA Division's policy and advocacy priorities.

Key responsibilities:

  • Monitor changes in the planning and regulatory regimes and analyse impact on property industry.
  • Prepare correspondence to politicians, political candidates and other key stakeholders.
  • Research and develop operating and strategic policy positions (in designated policy areas) to put to State and local government incorporating strong member input.
  • Identify and design policy-related seminars and events including member-only briefings and boardroom lunches.
  • Developing advocacy related materials to support events, including blurbs, speeches, letters of invitation and reviews
  • Lead relevant member policy committees and provide executive assistance.
  • Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research projects.
  • Proactively assist commercial staff in identifying and scoping product and new member opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 2+ years' experience in policy and/or advocacy
  • Knowledge of the WA planning system and an ability to analyse planning regimes and proposals.
  • Capacity to design and undertake meaningful research in an area of policy/advocacy interest to the Property Council (e.g. residential housing policy, commercial office markets, capital markets, tax settings, sustainability, retirement living policy, diversity policy, asset management, cities policy, hotel and tourism policy).
  • Ability to understand the political process and the strategic challenges facing WA.
  • Research and analytical skills.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and work with limited supervision.
  • Ability to undertake multiple tasks at the same time and meet competing deadlines.
  • High level written and verbal communication skills, with close attention paid to detail.
  • Ability to work in a small team environment and be able to develop effective relationships internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated record of preparing structured reports and policy documents
  • Strong research and analytical skills

About you

Alongside a competitive remuneration and benefits package, we support ongoing professional development, fostering a culture of continual learning and improvement.

Our offices are located in the CBD, close to public transport and we support flexible working arrangements, ensuring you have a work-life balance. Our wellbeing programs offer a range of lifestyle benefits, and our salary packaging options allow you to maximise your take home pay. You even get a day off on your birthday

As a Diversity Council of Australia Inclusive Employer , the Property Council of Australia encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. We are happy to use your preferred means of communication and make any reasonable adjustments during the selection process.

If you see yourself as an agent of change who can have a real impact, APPLY NOW

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