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.

To identify relevant issues, develop and advocate public policy positions that progress the National Advocacy Division’s policy and advocacy priorities.

• Proactively identify opportunities that further the organisation’s policy agenda. 

• Administer and attend relevant member committees.

• Take key responsibility for producing high quality correspondence to politicians, political candidates and other key stakeholders.

• Identify suitable pipeline of research projects to support advocacy work.

• Where apt, identify and design policy-related seminars and events including member-only briefings and boardroom lunches.

• 3- 5 years’ experience in policy and/or advocacy with strong ESG understanding.
• Track record in pro-actively identifying issues that require organisation involvement.
• Demonstrated understanding of the political process and the strategic planning challenges facing Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to manage issues and projects.
• Demonstrated record of preparing structured reports and policy documents
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Good verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a small team environment and be able to develop effective relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to be self-motivated, to work on your own with limited supervision.
• Ability to undertake multiple tasks at the same time and meet competing deadlines.
• Knowledge of the property industry is desirable.

• Tertiary qualifications in one of the following: politics, planning, architecture, engineering, law, economics or property development.

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