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Policy and Advocacy Opportunity - Workplace RelationsAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsPosition: Policy and Advocacy Opportunity - Workplace Relations (Level flexible based on experience)Reports to: Director, Workplace RelationsLocation: Canberra (national office)Travel required: As required (infrequent)Hours: Permanent, full timeAbout ACCIThe Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) is Australias peak council of business organisations and the leading voice of Australian business. As Australia''s largest and most representative business association, ACCI speaks at the National and International level on behalf of State and Territory Chambers of Commerce and Industry, corporates and national Industry Associations representing all sectors of the economy.About the TeamACCIs workplace relations team is responsible for workplace relations and employment law policy development, regulatory and legislative analysis, and advocacy. The team:Leads employer representation and advocacy for major Fair Work Commission (FWC) cases, including test cases on the application of the Fair Work Act and modern awards, and for the Annual Wage Review. We regularly appear before the Full Bench of the FWC on matters of national importance.Represents Australian business on the National Workplace Relations Consultative Committee (NWRCC) and its sub-committees. As a trusted member of the Committee of Industrial Legislation, the team is consulted with by Government on all changes to workplace relations law.Sits on a range of tripartite working groups convened by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, the FWC, the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO), the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and the Attorney-Generals Department.Represents employers internationally at the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and other international organisations.Provides policy leadership and advocacy on key and emerging areas of workplace relations law, including employment and industrial relations, workplace discrimination and diversity, privacy, modern slavery, gender pay equity and international labour law. We provide advice and other support to members to assist them in navigating these areas of law.We are a member organisation, whose interests we represent publicly through our strong media presence, directly with Government and regulators/ agencies, through our advocacy in the FWC and in Parliament and parliamentary inquiries.Level of AppointmentThe level of Appointment will be flexible, depending on skills and experience of the successful candidate. We are open to applications from mid-career professionals through to experienced policy advisers or advocates.Selection CriteriaThe primary focus of the role is to contribute to the policy development and advocacy work of ACCI to drive positive change that supports business, and the broader economy.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Contributing to workplace relations policy analysis, research and policy development. Further contributions to discrimination and privacy policy as required.Monitoring and advising members on a wide portfolio of workplace relations and employment developments, particularly with respect to decisions made by the Courts or the Commission.Advising the Director Workplace Relations, CEO, other senior staff and members on workplace relations matters.Influence and advocacy:Supporting advocacy and representation to: the Fair Work Commission, parliaments, regulatory agencies, and inquiriesPreparing submissions to the Fair Work Commission with respect to major cases or award variation processes.Appear before the Fair Work Commission as necessary to provide submissions on ACCIs behalf.Contributing to / preparing ACCI submissions on a wide range of workplace relations policy matters.Assisting with ACCIs Annual Wage Review advocacy.Maintaining effective engagement with ACCI members, broader industry and other stakeholders including policy makers and advisers, parliamentary staff, regulators, and others.Assisting in the preparation of opinion pieces, publications, circulars, correspondence, draft speeches and other external communications to advance workplace relations policy and advocacy priorities.Media and campaigns:Researching, as required, to inform media strategies and content (i.e. preparing talking points, speeches media collateral, and research).Maintaining summaries of core data and facts to support ACCI advocacy.Working with members:Engaging with workplace relations and policy leads in state and territory chambers of commerce and national industry associations, in particular through ACCIs Workplace Policy Committee.Preparing educative and training materials for members, and on occasion assisting in the delivery of that material;Preparing high level / detailed communications (circulars, bulletins, and correspondence) to ACCI members on policy, legislative and case developments.Preparing and supporting internal, member, and external meetings, including the preparation of detailed meeting papers/briefs for discussion.Sourcing case studies and information from members to support policy positions / advocacy.Supporting issue-specific working parties of ACCI members.General ResponsibilitiesOther general work as directed by the Chief of Policy and Advocacy and the Director of Workplace Relations.Work cooperatively with other ACCI staff.Provide other support to the work of the policy unit.Key AttributesRelevant tertiary qualifications in law or public policy.Proven research and analytical skills to understand complex workplace relations policy and evaluate its impacts on business and the broader economy.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to think strategically and build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders that support positive policy outcomes.Ability to work autonomously as well as cooperatively in a small team.Ability to manage conflicting priorities within a dynamic environment, and to work under time pressure.Knowledge of government processes and Australian politics with a strong understanding of the key influencers in the portfolio area.Benefits of working at ACCIPlay a critical role in a nationally respected peak body for businessJoin a values-led, purpose-driven teamEnjoy variety and visibility in your daily workInner South Canberra location close to Parliament and Kingston ForeshoreAdditional Christmas leave and free annual flu vaccinationsOngoing learning and development opportunitiesHow to applyAll applications should be submitted toinfo@acci.com.au with the following documents:Cover letter addressing the selection criteria on the position description.Resume/CV.We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.Applications close 5pm Friday 1st August 2025.Early applications are advised as ACCI reserves the right to close the vacancy early if suitable applications are received.Unlock job insightsSalary match Number of applicants Skills matchThe Australian Chamber is Australia''s largest and most representative business association, comprising state and territory chambers of commerce and national industry associations. We speak on behalf of the Australian business community at home and abroad.We represent more than 300,000 businesses of all sizes, across all industries and all parts of the country. We speak on behalf of the business sector to government and the community, fostering a culture of enterprise and supporting policies that keep Australia competitive. We also represent Australian business in international forums.Our membership comprises the state and territory chambers of commerce and dozens of national industry associations. Individual businesses can also get involved through our Business Leaders Council.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.The Australian Chamber is Australia''s largest and most representative business association, comprising state and territory chambers of commerce and national industry associations. We speak on behalf of the Australian business community at home and abroad.We represent more than 300,000 businesses of all sizes, across all industries and all parts of the country. We speak on behalf of the business sector to government and the community, fostering a culture of enterprise and supporting policies that keep Australia competitive. We also represent Australian business in international forums.Our membership comprises the state and territory chambers of commerce and dozens of national industry associations. 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