External Affairs Associate

Permanent

Sydney/Melbourne - Full Time - Hybrid - Associate

Play a key role supporting work to protect and enhance the reputation of the firm, and support telling our story to a range of internal and external stakeholders

Work together to manage issues, share updates, drive a leading culture, and showcase our commitment to delivering client outcomes.

Flexible work options - work smarter in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About the Role

Our team is expanding and we’re looking for an External Affairs Associate (Government, Regulatory, Public Policy and Media). The Corporate Affairs team brings our purpose to life by playing a critical role in helping PwC identify and manage risks to achieve our firm’s strategy and purpose.

You’ll help solve complex problems by using your skills in:

Corporate affairs, journalism, politics, and/or regulatory advisory

Relationship building with internal and external stakeholders

Outstanding written and verbal communication

Professional services industry developments and trends

Current affairs and media analysis, reporting and monitoring

In our Corporate Affairs team, your impact will be seen by:

Supporting the firm’s proactive engagement plan for key regulators and relevant stakeholders across the firm.

Keeping record of regulatory engagement and follow up actions from meetings.

Preparing briefing materials to support executives and subject matter experts for upcoming regulatory engagement.

Monitoring and recording key themes from regulator interactions, and to support identification of emerging issues and opportunities for the firm.

Supporting the preparation of updates and reports for the Management Leadership Team.

Providing input to and support on responses to stakeholders including regulators and government.

Monitoring media coverage and collating briefs to summarise key publications for senior internal stakeholders.

About PwC

We approach problems with curiosity, collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions with Australian businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Together, we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.

That’s where our people come in. Whether you’re just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt, we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact. Here, you’ll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you, in an environment that encourages continuous learning and development. It’s all about helping our people to grow here and go further.

Your benefits

Flexible working arrangements for how, where and when you work, ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients

More opportunities to connect with loved ones, with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations

Gender inclusive 26 weeks paid parental leave

World-class development opportunities to accelerate your career

Strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities

Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We empower our people to use their creativity, authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking. At PwC, we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems. We believe that for diversity to truly flourish, it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment. That's why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive.

PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive, so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

Meg Lansang is the Recruitment Manager for the role. As the team experiences high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all.

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals.