Job Description
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Proactively lead industry reform and reputation
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Focus on consumer and competition issues
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Lead a small team
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About the Role
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Identify industry policy issues in consultation with key stakeholders including State and Commonwealth Governments, regulators, industry and professional associations.
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Oversee development of and prepare policy submissions and advocate to government representatives in support of commercial objectives.
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Contribute to the design and development of strategic policy initiatives through interpreting and advising on relevant indicators, trends and drivers.
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Build consensus across the organisation for proactive reform as opposed to reactive responses to ongoing government intervention.
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Balance objectives of economic and social policy and commercial imperatives of developing industry strategies.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Experience and high-level skills that are effective in advocating, negotiating and influencing senior government representatives.
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Extensive demonstrated knowledge and experience in the proactive research, development, formulation and analysis of public policy,
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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.
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Demonstrated track record to think strategically, develop creative solutions and influence and negotiate with stakeholders to gain support for policies and initiatives.
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Demonstrated high level consultation, presentation, written and oral communication skills, particularly effective writing skills.
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Knowledge of industry regulatory mechanisms and relevant legislation and their implications.
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High-level research, policy development and critical analysis skills. A capacity to quickly assess and understand complex insurance issues and concepts.
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Capacity to independently source, analyse and report on empirical data.
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Equally strategic and hands on, a strong focus on team and collaboration.
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📌 Policy Director (New South Wales)
🏢 Salt & Shein
📍 New South Wales