Job Senior Manager, Public Policy

Job Description

• Newly created role with a focus on focus on investments public policy
• Working with highly regarded industry leaders
• Hydrid work environment, blending of work from home and office
• Can be based in Sydney or Melbourne

Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.

We support nearly two million members, with around $86 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.

Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

Your role as the Senior Manager, Public Policy will seek to positively influence public policy in support of the best financial interests of Rest members. Working closley with the General Manager, Public Policy & Advocacy, this role has a focus on investments public policy, including our sustainable development goals and may work across policy areas as diverse as superannuation policy, regulation of investments and taxation settings, and thematics as broad as Climate Change and Net Zero transition, clean and affordable energy, agriculture, social and affordable housing, decent work, gender equity and social and economic inequality

• Develop and maintain public policy positions that enhance member investment returns, working collaboratively with senior leaders and subject-matter experts across Rest.
• Prepare high-quality submissions, policy documents, white papers, and briefings on issues important to Rest and its members.
• Support the development of policy advocacy strategies to further Rest members' best financial interests, including engagement with government and industry stakeholders.
• Provide advisory and consulting support across Rest Investments to assist in the creation, application, and development of policy positions.
• Work collaboratively with various teams, including Communications and Community, Responsible Investments & Sustainability, and investment asset class teams, on policy-related responses to stakeholder enquiries.
• Maintain a comprehensive view of policy positions held by key stakeholders and industry bodies.
• Support advocacy strategies for policies associated with Rest's prioritised Sustainable Development Goals, including Gender Equality, Affordable and Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Reduced Inequalities, and Climate Action.