Policy Manager

About This Role

This role is a key part of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) policy and research team, reporting to the Head of Policy. The Policy Manager assists in member consultation, undertakes policy writing and submission drafting, monitors public policy developments in superannuation and the financial services sector, and represents the sector's views externally to government.

Responsibilities

• Support the co-ordination, management and development of policy positions in consultation with ASFA’s membership
• Prepare submissions that enable ASFA to represent these positions to government
• Monitor the policy and political landscape of superannuation
• Update on legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the sector
• Prepare policy-related communications for members
• Build and maintain a strong knowledge of superannuation policy and the financial services sector landscape, including key policy issues, relevant stakeholders, and important decision-makers
• Provide strategic advice to leadership on emerging trends or issues that may influence further policy development or research work
• Prepare policy briefs for senior leadership to communicate recommendations of interest to stakeholders including government and member organisations
• Build and maintain relationships with ASFA’s membership
• Coordinate and prepare responses to member enquiries
• Provide secretariat support to policy forums and working groups
• Collate, analyse and distil policy positions from government, regulators, industry associations and other actors in the sector to inform policy development
• Stay informed about emerging issues and best practice in public policy
• Contribute to uplifting the overall capacity of the team

Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, political science, economics, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in policy, research and analysis
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and information and provide summaries and recommendations to leadership
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences
• Capability in effective stakeholder management and engagement
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across a team, as well as the ability to independently undertake specific projects, oftentimes simultaneously

Nice to have:

• Background or knowledge in the financial services sector

Important Details

• Application deadline: Friday 30 October
• Locations: Sydney or Melbourne