The Organisation
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute’s (ASFI) mission is “to realign the Australian financial system to be sustainable, resilient, and inclusive”. Their member base comprises of 40 of Australia’s largest financial institutions across banking, investment, insurance and financial services, who are committed to supporting ASFI’s mission. ASFI works with the finance sector, governments, civil society and other partners to achieve their goals of mobilising institutional capital for climate, nature and social impact.
The Role
As the Policy Manager you will lead the implementation of ASFI’s policy and government engagement workstream which works with the Australian Government including Parliamentarians and officials. This pivotal role involves influencing policy across financial, climate, environment and social domains to accelerate private capital flows toward sustainable outcomes, while securing support for ASFI's priority projects and positioning Australia as a leader in international sustainable finance. Beyond policy advocacy, you'll deliver key organisational projects, represent ASFI in external forums, and engage closely with members to advance the transformation of Australia's financial system toward a more sustainable, resilient and inclusive future.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead development of ASFI’s policy submissions to Government consultations, including member consultation and engagement with other peak bodies.
- Direct engagement with key Government stakeholders (officials and parliamentarians), and supporting ASFI members to engage with these stakeholders, to influence policy and regulation in line with ASFI’s mission.
- Design and execution of high-quality multi-stakeholder events such as roundtables, webinars, and panel events to support better policy outcomes aligned with ASFI’s Policy Platform.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholder across Government that support ASFI’s strategic objectives.
- Supporting ASFI members to better engagement with relevant policy and regulatory development including through direct events with government, and ASFI member communications and briefing products.
- Provide secretariat function for ASFI’s Advisory Committee including preparing agendas and policy-related meeting papers from draft to final stage.
About You
You are adept at working in a small environment where people's opinions are valued and listened to. You thrive on open communication and are energised by a dynamic and fast paced work environment. This role is suited to an experienced professional who is well organised and experienced at policy development and stakeholder engagement, particularly with government stakeholders, with a track record of delivering results in this area. With a relevant tertiary qualification, preferably in finance, public policy, law, environment or a related discipline, you will possess a minimum of seven years' experience in public policy, with experience in climate and sustainability and/or sustainable finance and private finance mobilisation.
Additionally, you will have:
- Expertise in policy development, advocacy and engagement.
- Experience in designing and managing high quality multi-stakeholder events and engagement such as meetings, roundtables and panel events.
- Knowledge of sustainable finance and investment industry and/or climate change and sustainability issues.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills including proven experience in coordinating multiple stakeholders within varying spheres of influence.
The Rewards and Culture
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation with a great culture and ambition to make a game-changing impact on sustainability and social impact through finance. In additional to the ability to do highly impactful work, as part of a great team with fantastic partners, ASFI offers a comprehensive range of staff benefits including:
- Flexible work arrangements (including location, hours and patterns of work)
- Bonus annual leave entitlements linked to length of service
- Access to volunteering leave
- Support for professional development
ASFI values diversity and is building a workforce that reflects the whole community. ASFI is an equal opportunity employer where Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) community members, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
ASFI has partnered with Talent Nation for the recruitment of this role. Please direct any queries or requests to review the full Position Description to Nathan Kelly via nathan@talentnation.com.au.
Apply now by submitting your current CV (in Word format) via the online application process. (please note you will be taken to Talent Nation’s website)
To be eligible to apply, you must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.
Talent Nation encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sex, and genders.
Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process, please contact us so we can provide adjustments for you.