• 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 manage the Property Council’s media and external engagement activities to support the communication and adoption of policy and advocacy priorities.

• Proactively identify opportunities that further the organisation’s policy agenda.
• Significant understanding of the Victorian property industry across all sectors.
• Understand Victorian planning and development approval systems and processes, and their impact on the property industry.

• Under guidance from the Deputy Executive Director, develop and implement media strategies for the Division.

• Identify and secure relevant media opportunities, including specialist and mainstream media, and brief ED. 

• Advise and coach ED and Deputy ED on media performance

• Administer and attend relevant member committees and working groups in defined property sectors and areas.

• Identify and design policy-related seminars and events including member-only briefings and boardroom lunches.

• Proactively assist commercial staff in identifying and scoping product and new member opportunities (e.g. identifying speakers, content and generating content).

• 5+ years’ experience in policy and/or advocacy, ideally within the property sector.
• Track record in pro-actively identifying issues that require organisation involvement.
• Demonstrated understanding of the political process and the strategic planning challenges facing Melbourne and VIC.
• Established relationships with relevant journalists and an understanding of the media cycle, including preparing both proactive and reactive media releases.
• Demonstrated ability to manage issues and projects.
• Demonstrated record of preparing structured reports and policy documents.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills, including interpersonal, negotiation and advocacy 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.
• Tertiary qualifications in one of the following: politics, communications, journalism, planning, architecture, law, economics or property development.

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