Senior Associate, Public Affairs

The role

This role advises clients on public affairs, policy, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder strategy. You will manage day-to-day account activity and support the development of junior team members.

What you will do

• Conduct research and analysis to understand market, geopolitical and/ or business trends.
• Prepare policy papers, policy response statements, and points-of-view.
• Support clients in anticipating and responding to political, regulatory, and stakeholder developments.
• Contribute to stakeholder mapping, policy analysis, and engagement strategies.
• Support the development of integrated stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Develop a network of relevant external stakeholders.
• Support development of narratives and messaging including briefing materials and executive talking points.
• Support leadership in identifying and developing new public affairs opportunities.
• Contribute to proposals, pitch materials, and client meetings.
• Mentor and support Consultants and Associates.

Required qualifications

• 4 – 6 years of relevant experience in public affairs, policy advisory, corporate affairs, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of Australia’s political, regulatory, and stakeholder environment.
• Strong interest in business, public policy, geopolitics, macroeconomic/finance events.
• Ability to grasp clients’ business objectives and provide strategic insight.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial spirit, can-do attitude and being a team player.
• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, international relations, law, economics, communications, or a related discipline.

Nice to have

• postgraduate qualification is an advantage

About the company

Teneo is the global CEO advisory firm. They provide advisory services across five business segments to help clients solve complex business challenges.