AddressAbout TG Public Affairs
TG Public Affairs is a national public affairs consultancy firm that ensures the priorities of clients are clearly understood within Australian parliaments and bureaucracies. Established in 1998, the firm has built a strong reputation by providing sound policy advice, designing effective advocacy strategies and utilising its extensive political and senior bureaucratic networks.
An alliance with national law firm Thomas Geer supplements the firm's political understanding and insight with a broad range of other skill sets, including research capabilities, in-depth legislative analysis, reputation and risk management, and regulatory oversight.
TG Public Affairs’ clients include some of the world’s leading brands and Australia’s largest companies, universities and major industry associations. We have proven success in assisting clients in sectors as diverse as defence, resources, innovation, media and telecommunications, financial services, the environment and academia.
Each of the principals of TG Public Affairs contributes background knowledge at a senior level in national public service and within the private sector. Their formidable range of contacts extends throughout Australia’s governments, at both state and federal levels, party organisations of all political persuasions, peak industry bodies and major corporations.
Position Overview
TG Public Affairs is seeking an energetic, knowledgeable individual with a strong understanding of Australian politics to join its Research Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in all aspects of the Research Team and delivering on all client requests.
The position offers a unique opportunity for researchers to apply and advance their substantive expertise, policy acumen, analytical skills and project management abilities as part of a dynamic team. It offers room for professional growth, with the skills developed highly transferable for careers in public service, academia and policy research.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Supporting the production of client reports, briefs, letters and research
- Collaborate with all internal stakeholders
- Conduct thorough research and analysis on relevant policy issues
- Participate in meetings and workshops with internal and external clients
- Support in preparing material for Business Development activities; and
- Overseeing the upkeep of internal company online platforms (i.e. SharePoint).
Knowledge and Skills:
- Sound research, organisational, writing and communication skills
- Managing sensitive and confidential material; and
- Ability to use relevant office technology, including Microsoft Office Suite.
The successful candidate must have (at a minimum) two years’ work experience working in a related field. A degree in politics, business and/or similar is also essential, however a Masters (or equivalent) is preferred.
For further information please contact: *****@tgpublic.com.au.
