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

The National Policy Manager is responsible for developing public policy positions, through research and member consultation, on behalf of the retirement living sector.

They will also commission and project manage research done for the RLC by consultants, and communicate all research across the Property Council of Australia and industry members.

“Retirement living” refers to retirement villages and land lease communities.

• Provide executive support to the RLC.

• Assist the Executive Director to set the research agenda for the RLC.

• Help research, write and develop public policy positions.

• Develop and deliver advocacy strategies in support of advocacy objectives.

• Foster strong positive working relationships with: key ministers, shadow ministers, policy advisers, government.

• Prepare and give presentations at meetings and at industry events.

• Strong understanding and experience of political, policy development, and legislative development processes within federal and state government.
• 5+ years’ experience in policy development and government advocacy.
• Self-directed learner with a demonstrated ability to master highly complex technical issues and laws within a short space of time and without structed training.
• Demonstrated project management skills and balancing multiple projects
• Knowledge of retirement villages and land lease communities, and their applicable laws, would be beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills, negotiation, advocacy skills, and plain English writing.
• Ability to read and understand legislation and government policies.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong skills in strategic and creative problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to work across teams, and to work autonomously in a small team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain networks.
• Literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Degree in economics, law, or public policy would be beneficial.

The Property Council is proud to be named an Inclusive Employer 2022-2023 (Diversity Council of Australia). We encourage applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Property Council of Australia
Level 1, 11 Barrack Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
P: 9033 1900
www.propertycouncil.com.au