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About the Role:
As the Regulation and Standards Lead, you will be responsible for developing and executing CPA Australia’s policy and advocacy priorities in regulation and Standards, according to our Advocacy strategy. You will drive all policy and advocacy activities that relate to local and international matters relating to laws and regulations, professional and ethical standards, that are relevant to our membership. Standards will include all professional and ethical standards that accountants are required to comply with as part of their professional obligations.
This is a key senior leadership role and you will fulfil your responsibilities in a manner that influences policy outcomes in the interest of our members, the profession and the public. Your responsibilities also include:
- Identify advocacy priorities to inform strategy and execute activities in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Develop policy positions and submissions on key issues related to regulation and Standards in consultation with members, colleagues and CPA Australia leadership
- Identify and initiate thought leadership work through self-generated or commissioned research to support advocacy goals and policy development
- Maintain and enhance the profile of CPA Australia through the development of public statements, representation at external events and forums, and development of relationships with key experts and interested members
- Provide advice tand input to executive management, team members and other stakeholders on key issues and impacts arising from proposed and actual changes to Regulations and Standards
- Perform Secretariat functions for the Ethics CoE and attend Public Practice and other member committees to obtain expert views in relation to advocacy activities
- Lead and coach team members to enhance their knowledge and skills in regulation and Standards
About You:
This position would be suitable for candidates who are Degree or post graduate qualified in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Regulation or other related discipline.
You will also have:
- Extensive relevant experience in regulation and Standards policy and/or administration with responsibilities including policy development and/or implementation, technical advice, stakeholder engagement and strategy execution
- Demonstrated results in advocacy and/or technical advice including influencing policy development, representing stakeholders in consultation, creation and delivery of technical content and engaging with decision-makers
- Ability to build ongoing, effective and collaborative working relationships with external stakeholders and decision-makers, as well as within CPA Australia and with members
- Political nous including ability to identify and evaluate the political environment, work with key stakeholders and negotiate outcomes with decision makers
- Demonstrated ability to execute organisational strategies and develop a positive high-performance culture
- Demonstrable ability to anticipate and respond to changes in the policy environment including detailed technical understanding and evaluation of legislation, Regulations and Standards
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor to audiences such as government, public service, member sectors and the media
- Knowledge of the accounting profession, the factors shaping its future and the role of advocacy and education in supporting the profession
Why we love working here:
- We are a Values led organisation, we Create opportunity, Pursue excellence, Achieve together
- Monthly Health and Wellbeing sessions, weekly learning labs, generous reward and recognition program.
- The people, you'll work with like-minded and talented colleagues who aspire to be the best
- Our members, they are at the heart of everything that we do.
- Flexible work, come to our offices and collaborate with the team one day, work from home the next
- Busy, fast paced, and we are passionate about what we do
- Paid parental, volunteer, study leave and the ability purchase additional leave
- Annual incentive scheme
- Learning & Professional Development opportunities
- We are global, so global mindsets are encouraged
About Us:
CPA Australia is Australia’s leading professional accounting body and one of the largest in the world. We have more than 172,000 members in over 100 countries and regions. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on local, national and international issues affecting the accounting profession and public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.
We are values-based organisation underpinned by the CPA Australia Way, which is our commitment to each other and a way of working. It is the foundation of our success, experienced and lived by our people, and felt by members.
How do I Apply?
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To learn more about CPA Australia and other opportunities, please visit our Careers page at https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/about-cpa-australia/work-with-us/careers
