Assistant Director – Policy and Compliance (Victoria)

If you have always wanted to use your legal, policy, business, industrial relations or building industry experience to have a lasting positive impact, then this is the role for you!HIA currently has an opportunity within our Contracts and Compliance team, for a highly motivated policy professional to take on the role of Assistant Director - Policy and Compliance in our Melbourne office. This role will focus on leading and supporting policy, lobbying and advocacy work related to residential building industry in Victoria and Tasmania.Who are we?HIA has been proudly representing the Australian housing industry for eighty years. Our vision remains the same, to be an association that speaks with a united voice on industry issues and creating real change providing quality services at the lowest possible cost and working with the sector to maintain high standards.What will you be doing?In your role you will:Provide policy support and strategic advice to Regional Executive Director and Director – Regional Policy across a range of policy areas including productivity, taxation, workforce development, small business, work health and safety, consumer protection, insurance and industrial relations;Provide a strong HIA influence in Government policy direction, by assisting HIA to lobby governments and regulators and formulate policy submissions;Attend meetings and represent on Government committees and advisory groups as required;Directly guide and develop policy debate within HIA’s regional member forums in Victoria;Assist the Regional Executive Director and Contracts and Compliance team in the delivery of membership services and communications;Support the functions of the Contracts and Compliance team, including supporting Contracts and Compliance Advisers, meeting with key members and other stakeholders and delivery of presentations and training; andSupport and represent the interests of our members, which is a core value of HIA.Who are you?Are you interested in influencing the decisions of government that affect the home building industry?Are you interested in putting your years of experience in business, the building industry or other policy roles to good use?Do you want to be exposed to a range of challenging legal and policy areas?The right person for this job should Be able to work collaboratively within a team, as well as proactively and autonomously;Be passionate about helping people, enjoy practical problem solving and using your initiative;Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, meet deadlines and produce results;Demonstrate ability to show initiative and identify strategic issues;Have excellent verbal and written communication skills;Have a good working knowledge of workplace relations law and/ or construction law;Strong experience in the building and construction industry is a benefit.A full position description can be found in the Careers section on our website. If you are interested in taking the next step in your career, please submit your application by 28 February 2025 by clicking on the link. AUD Melbourne 3004

Assistant Director - Policy and Compliance (Victoria)

If you have always wanted to use your legal, policy, business, industrial relations or building industry experience to have a lasting positive impact, then this is the role for you!

HIA currently has an opportunity within our Contracts and Compliance team, for a highly motivated policy professional to take on the role of Assistant Director - Policy and Compliance in our Melbourne office. This role will focus on leading and supporting policy, lobbying and advocacy work related to residential building industry in Victoria and Tasmania.

Who are we?

HIA has been proudly representing the Australian housing industry for eighty years. Our vision remains the same, to be an association that speaks with a united voice on industry issues and creating real change providing quality services at the lowest possible cost and working with the sector to maintain high standards.

What will you be doing?

In your role you will:

  • Provide policy support and strategic advice to Regional Executive Director and Director – Regional Policy across a range of policy areas including productivity, taxation, workforce development, small business, work health and safety, consumer protection, insurance and industrial relations;
  • Provide a strong HIA influence in Government policy direction, by assisting HIA to lobby governments and regulators and formulate policy submissions;
  • Attend meetings and represent on Government committees and advisory groups as required;
  • Directly guide and develop policy debate within HIA’s regional member forums in Victoria;
  • Assist the Regional Executive Director and Contracts and Compliance team in the delivery of membership services and communications;
  • Support the functions of the Contracts and Compliance team, including supporting Contracts and Compliance Advisers, meeting with key members and other stakeholders and delivery of presentations and training; and
  • Support and represent the interests of our members, which is a core value of HIA.
Who are you?

Are you interested in influencing the decisions of government that affect the home building industry?

Are you interested in putting your years of experience in business, the building industry or other policy roles to good use?

Do you want to be exposed to a range of challenging legal and policy areas?

The right person for this job should

  • Be able to work collaboratively within a team, as well as proactively and autonomously;
  • Be passionate about helping people, enjoy practical problem solving and using your initiative;
  • Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, meet deadlines and produce results;
  • Demonstrate ability to show initiative and identify strategic issues;
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Have a good working knowledge of workplace relations law and/ or construction law;
  • Strong experience in the building and construction industry is a benefit.

A full position description can be found in the Careers section on our website.

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career, please submit your application by 28 February 2025 by clicking on the link.

HIA employees enjoy a variety of benefits including the option to purchase up to two weeks annual leave per calendar year, salary sacrifice arrangements, study assistance program, paid maternity leave, and group insurance cover. Eligibility requirements apply.

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