Policy Director

• Proactively lead industry reform and reputation
• Focus on consumer and competition issues
• Lead a small team

About the Role

• Identify industry policy issues in consultation with key stakeholders including State and Commonwealth Governments, regulators, industry and professional associations.
• Oversee development of and prepare policy submissions and advocate to government representatives in support of commercial objectives.
• Contribute to the design and development of strategic policy initiatives through interpreting and advising on relevant indicators, trends and drivers.
• Build consensus across the organisation for proactive reform as opposed to reactive responses to ongoing government intervention.
• Balance objectives of economic and social policy and commercial imperatives of developing industry strategies.
• Maintain awareness of international developments in areas such as regulation of the financial services industry, political and regional developments, globalisation, world economic and social trends.

Think strategically about building support for organisation and industry goals across the economy, including with government departments, industry associations and representatives, and other groups as appropriate.

• The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification or equivalent in a suitable discipline – legal, financial, management or political science. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years' leadership experience in policy development, in the prudential, financial regulation and/or similar fields. In addition, the individual should also possess the following competencies:
• Experience and high-level skills that are effective in advocating, negotiating and influencing senior government representatives.
• Extensive demonstrated knowledge and experience in the proactive research, development, formulation and analysis of public policy,
• Track record and proven ability to research and analyse issues and trends and to contribute to the formulation of strategic policies and initiatives from an economic viewpoint.
• Demonstrated track record to think strategically, develop innovative solutions and influence and negotiate with stakeholders to gain support for policies and initiatives.
• Demonstrated high level consultation, presentation, written and oral communication skills, particularly effective writing skills.
• Knowledge of industry regulatory mechanisms and relevant legislation and their implications.

High-level research, policy development and critical analysis skills. A capacity to quickly assess and understand complex insurance issues and concepts.

Capacity to independently source, analyse and report on empirical data.

Equally strategic and hands on, a strong focus on team and collaboration.