Associate - Government Relations

4 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Macquarie Group Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Sitting within our Corporate Affairs division, our Government Relations team supports Macquarie's engagement with government and diplomatic representatives, whilst developing and implementing the Group's government relations strategy.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?
In this entry-level role, you will provide support across the regulatory and governance requirements for the team. You will assist in the coordination of key engagements with government stakeholders, including managing logistics to support the team's activities, along with monitoring policy developments relevant to Macquarie's businesses. You will assist the Group's engagement with ministerial, departmental and diplomatic representatives, including through policy analysis and preparation of briefing materials for the team and senior leaders.

What You Offer

  • A bachelors degree in a relevant area such as communications, public policy, international relations, or a related field
  • A demonstrated interest in politics and government relations, with an understanding of the Australian political landscape
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Excellent communication skills.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer
Benefits
At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

  • 1 wellbeing leave day per year
  • Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
  • Up to 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks' paid leave for non-primary caregivers
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
  • Up to 12 months' gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks' paid leave
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
  • Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
  • Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement
Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie's businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group's financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie's reputation globally.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.



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