ABOUT US

AIST is a leading not-for-profit member-based national organisation which supports and advocates for financial wellbeing in retirement for all Australians regardless of their gender, culture, education, or socio-economic background. Through leadership and excellence, AIST supports profit-to-member superannuation funds to achieve member-first outcomes and fairness across the retirement system.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the General Manager, Advocacy and with one direct report, you will be responsible for leading advocacy campaigns to support the core pillars of the superannuation system and with a focus on the benefits that profit-to-member funds deliver.

You will be responsible for developing and executing plans to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including unions, funds, industry bodies, employer associations, consumer groups and parliamentarians to support AIST advocacy campaigns.

The challenge in this role comes from your ability to effectively advocate on key issues and identify areas of research to support AIST policy campaigns across a range of complex issues. Not only will you develop strategic relationships and establish credibility with Federal parliamentary representatives and our members, but you must also have highly developed understanding of the role of the media in advocacy.

Working collaboratively with key stakeholders to develop and deliver advocacy campaigns that align with AIST’s strategic and operational priorities.

We value flexibility and our employees work/life commitments. Whilst our office is Melbourne based, we are open to all Interstate applications.

To succeed you will have:

• Experience in leading advocacy campaigns on policy issues including the provision of timely advice and the preparation of accurate responses within deadlines.
• Working knowledge of superannuation, especially in the profit-to-member superannuation sector or experience working in government and/or government relations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Australian system of Federal government
• Experience in engaging with a range of stakeholders and ability to build strong networks within government at all levels.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Analytical approach to be able to translate analysis of research and data into meaningful and valuable strategic insights.
• Exceptional communicator, both verbal and written communication. Ability to convey complex policy information in a clear, concise manner.
• Experience in managing direct reports.
• Ethical and values driven with a member centric approach.
• A collaborative spirit to work towards the best outcome for our members.
• Tertiary qualifications in policy, politics, economics, law and or relevant experience.
• Highly desirable to have completed Diploma of Superannuation (including RG146 certificate) or equivalent.

AIST is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Benefits of working at AIST

• A 35-hour working week with 12% superannuation.
• A day off (well-being day) every quarter.
• Generous parental leave.
• You will be part of something meaningful that impacts the financial wellbeing across Australia.
• Dealing with industry leaders and working for a peak national membership body.
• You will join an inclusive team that is friendly and have great minds who are passionate about the work they do for our members.

Please Note: The successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a National Police Check.

To be considered for this wonderful opportunity, you must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.