We are Crestview Strategy, a global public affairs firm with offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and the Gulf. We help organisations navigate political and regulatory environments, engage with government, and position themselves for long-term success across sectors including energy, infrastructure, health, and technology.

We are seeking a Consultant to join our growing Australian team, working primarily across government relations, public affairs and policy, while also supporting clients on government grants and funding opportunities.

At Crestview, you will be part of a fast-paced, team-oriented team working with senior practitioners and clients on issues that sit at the intersection of politics, policy and commercial outcomes. You will have opportunities to work across a broad range of sectors, contribute to significant client engagements and gain exposure to Crestview's international network.

The Opportunity

You will support clients to understand political and policy developments, identify emerging risks and opportunities, develop strategies for engaging with government and communicate their priorities effectively to decision-makers.

The work is diverse. On any given week, you might be researching a policy issue, preparing a briefing for a senior client, mapping political stakeholders, monitoring parliamentary developments, helping develop a government engagement strategy or helping clients develop compelling grant applications that connect their commercial objectives with government policy priorities.

Responsibilities of Our Consultants

- Conduct political, policy and regulatory research and provide clear analysis for clients
- Monitor government, parliamentary and political developments and identify their implications for client organisations
- Support the development of government relations and public affairs strategies
- Prepare client briefings, stakeholder maps, meeting materials, correspondence and policy submissions
- Assist with stakeholder engagement involving ministers, advisers, departments, regulators, industry bodies and other decision-makers
- Translate complex policy and commercial issues into concise, compelling written materials
- Support the preparation of client reports,



political updates and strategic advice
- Contribute to business development, research and proposal development across the Australian practice
- Support government grants and funding work where appropriate, including researching funding programs, analysing guidelines and assisting with the drafting and refinement of applications
- Help position client projects and business cases in a way that aligns with relevant government policy and investment priorities
- Manage multiple workstreams and deadlines while maintaining consistently high-quality output

Our Ideal New Team Member

This role is suited to someone with a genuine interest in politics, policy, government and business, who is intellectually curious and enjoys understanding how decisions are made.

You might have worked in government, a ministerial or parliamentary office, a political organisation, a think tank, an industry association, consulting or another policy-related environment.

You might also be a lawyer who has decided not to practise and wants to apply strong analytical and writing skills in a more commercial and politically engaged environment, or a recent graduate looking to build a career in government relations and public affairs.

Previous experience is welcome but is not essential. We are more interested in finding someone who understands or wants to understand government, can analyse information quickly and can communicate clearly.

What matters most is attitude. We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, commercially minded and willing to get stuck in.

You will bring

- Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely
- An interest in government, politics, policy and public affairs
- Robust research, analytical and critical-thinking skills




- An ability to review qualitative and quantitative information and synthesise relevant material into accurate and compelling advice
- Curiosity about how businesses operate and how government decisions affect them
- High attention to detail
- Strong organisation, reliability and the ability to work at pace
- Confidence working collaboratively as part of a small and growing team

What We Offer Our Team

- Competitive total compensation package, including base salary and performance incentives
- Career development opportunities, including mentoring and exposure to senior practitioners
- The opportunity to work across both grants advisory and government relations
- Exposure to high-impact client work across multiple sectors
- Flexibility to work from home

Further Details

This full-time position will be based in our Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney office.

All candidates must be based in Australia and legally eligible to work in Australia. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with Australian employment laws and fostering a supportive work setting. Crestview Strategy does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factors prohibited by applicable law.

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email [email protected] with your specific request, and we will work with you to support your needs.

AI in Hiring

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review and assess applications. These tools are used to support our hiring process and do not make employment decisions. Every application is reviewed by a person on our team.

Closing Date : October 15, 2026

Interview/Start Dates:

Interviews will start as applications are submitted; we may fill the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

📌 Consultant (Sydney)
🏢 Crestview Strategy Australia
📍 Sydney