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.

Position Purpose

To develop and advocate public policy positions that promote strong and transparent real estate capital markets, with a focus on tax and foreign investment.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development 

• Monitor the policy, political and legislative process in relation to tax and foreign investment issues, at the federal and state level.

• Work with relevant committees to identify key advocacy issues to support the Executive Director, Capital Markets and Group Executive, Policy and Advocacy.

• Consider and implement impactful advocacy strategies to advance the interests of Property Council members, including taking into account the broader political and public policy environment, media and communications strategies and thought leadership initiatives.

• Advocate Property Council policy positions to national policymakers.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key political, industry and international stakeholders.

• Manage the design and delivery of relevant public policy research.

• Ensure close member input to policy development.

• Leverage expertise within Property Council on cross-jurisdictional issues to further strengthen policy positions.

• Liaise closely with Property Council state and territory divisions on state-based tax and foreign investment policy positions.

• Lead the development of internal Property Council policy positions on issues relating to tax and foreign investment.

Experience and skills

• Good understanding of political and policy development processes.

• Strong understanding of and experience in policy development and advocacy.

• Strong understanding of the Australian corporate tax system, preferably including its impact on the property industry.

• A minimum six years industry experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, negotiation and advocacy skills.

• Strong business acumen.

• Demonstrated ability to work across teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues/projects and meet competing deadlines.

• Proactive and self-motivated, and able to work in a small team environment with limited supervision.

• Undergraduate degree in finance/law, public policy, commerce or similar.

Alongside a competitive remuneration and benefits package, we support ongoing professional development, fostering a culture of continual learning and improvement.

Our offices are located in the CBD, close to public transport and we support flexible working arrangements, ensuring you have a work-life balance. Our wellbeing programs offer a range of lifestyle benefits,  and our salary packaging options allow you to maximise your take home pay. You even get a day off on your birthday!

As a Diversity Council of Australia Inclusive Employer (2022-2025), the Property Council of Australia encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability.  We are happy to use your preferred means of communication and make any reasonable adjustments during the selection process.

If you see yourself as an agent of change who can have a real impact, APPLY NOW!

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