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 Division’s policy and advocacy priorities.

You will:

• Proactively identify opportunities that further the RLC’s policy agenda. 
• Secure the appropriate internal support to pursue policy efforts. 
• Develop policy positions and submissions to put to local, state and commonwealth governments incorporating strong member input.
• Administer and attend relevant member committees and sub-committees.
• Work with all divisions of the Property Council to support members and progress advocacy outcomes.
• Identify suitable research projects to support advocacy work.
• Identify and design policy-related seminars and events including member-only briefings and boardroom lunches.

• 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.

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