Policy and Compliance Manager- VIC/TAS

• Opportunity to work for a leading national association
• Use your skills for a direct and positive impact
• Permanent, full-time role, attractive staff benefits

If you have always wanted to use your legal, business, industrial relations or building industry knowledge or experience to have a direct and positive impact, then this is the job for you!

HIA currently has an opportunity for a highly motivated Policy and Compliance Manager to join our Melbourne based team in Burnley, to provide advice and support to HIA members across Victoria and Tasmania and assist in our advocacy efforts in the regions.

Who are we?
HIA has been proudly representing the Australian housing industry for over seventy-five 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:

• directly Guide and develop policy debate within HIA’s regional member forums in Victoria and Tasmania;
• provide policy support and strategic advice to Regional Executive Directors (Vic & Tas) and Contracts and Compliance staff;
• assist Regional Executive Directors (Vic & Tas) and Contracts and Compliance staff in the delivery of membership services and communications;
• provide a strong HIA influence in Government policy direction;
• meet members face to face through the delivery of training and presentations to small and large groups on key business compliance issues; and
• Support and represent the interests of our members which is a core value of HIA. In this role you may be given opportunities to assist HIA lobby governments and regulators and formulate policy submissions.

Who are you?

Are you looking for a hands on role outside of a traditional law firm? Are you interested in putting your years of experience in business or building industry to good use? Are you interested in influencing the decisions of government that affect the home building industry? Do you want to be exposed to a range of challenging legal areas?

The right person for this job should

• be able to lead a team;
• be passionate about helping people, enjoy practical problem solving and using your initiative;
• demonstrate ability to work under pressure, 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, and/or strong industry experience (desirable).

A full job description can be found in the Careers section on our website, careers.hia.com.au.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team please submit your application by 10 May 2024 by clicking on the link to apply.