Senior Adviser, Government Relations

At ASIC, you can be the change that ensures a fair, strong and efficient financial system for the benefit of all Australians. Contribute to delivering on ASIC's purpose, vision, and strategic priorities to help maintain the integrity of the financial system and protect consumers from harm.
As Senior Adviser, Government Relations, you will support ASIC's strategic priorities by fostering strong engagement with parliamentary, departmental and regulatory bodies. The role involves translating complex agency objectives into clear, compelling narratives that build influence, enhance public understanding, and ensure alignment with government expectations — contributing to outcomes that matter to Australia's financial system.

• Location: All Australian capital cities
• Salary $152,074 to $168,164 plus 15.4% superannuation
• Permanent position
• Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Wednesday 26 November 2025

The team
ASIC's Strategy and Corporate Affairs Group is responsible for delivering on the Commission and Agency's priorities through communications, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and coordination. The Group adopts a whole-of-ASIC approach to deliver a unified organisational strategy in line with ASIC's vision and builds and leverages strategic stakeholder relationships to drive engagement and effectively communicate ASIC's work.

The Government Relations team performs a priority function that is integral to ASIC's strategic engagement with Ministerial and Parliamentary stakeholders, as well as federal departments and other regulators. Its purpose is to build trust and confidence through enhanced engagement that aligns ASIC's strategic priorities with the Statement of Expectations set by Government.

The role
As Senior Adviser, Government Relations, You Will

• Lead the development of high-quality submissions, statements, and strategic communications for government stakeholders.
• Coordinate ASIC-wide messaging and engagement activities, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Prepare and support ASIC's participation in parliamentary committees, meetings, and proactive engagement opportunities.
• Develop compelling narratives for cross-agency funding proposals and strategic initiatives.
• Liaise with internal teams and government departments to ensure proposals are accurate, timely, and aligned with policy objectives.

About You
You're an expert writer and strategic communicator with a deep understanding of government processes and a passion for public policy. With a strong background in communications, government relations, stakeholder engagement or public affairs, you bring at least a decade of experience navigating complex stakeholder environments. You're confident working with senior leaders and subject-matter experts to shape narratives that influence decision-makers and support regulatory outcomes.

Your ability to distil complex ideas into clear, persuasive messages sets you apart. You bring sound judgement, political awareness and a sharp eye for detail. Comfortable working across diverse subject matter, you thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing multiple priorities while remaining collaborative, solutions-focused and committed to delivering work that supports ASIC's mission to protect consumers and uphold the integrity of Australia's financial system.

View the position description for more information or click 'apply' to start your application. Applications close at 11:59pm AEDT, Wednesday 26 November 2025.
About ASIC
ASIC's remit is one of the broadest of regulators across the world. ASIC regulates corporations, markets, financial services and consumer credit and monitors and promotes market integrity and consumer protection in the Australian financial system. Through our enforcement work, we hold to account those who contravene the law, working to achieve strong outcomes that address the greatest consumer and investor harms.

ASIC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where the very best talent in Australia chooses to work. Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply as well as applicants from all backgrounds and with different abilities.

We Offer a Range Of Employee Benefits Including

• Attractive superannuation
• Additional leave entitlements
• 50/50 hybrid work-from home model
• Flexible work arrangements
• Assistance for study and professional development

Click here to view ASIC's salary and benefits guide.

To read more about ASIC, you can visit our website or review our Corporate Plan.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen and be prepared to complete an ASIC Suitability and Baseline Assessment.