Technical Adviser

• Unique opportunity with a respected and consumer-focussed peak body
• Put your technical skills to great use in the transport sector
• Inform future policy initiatives with your highly valued technical advice 

About Us

The AAA is the nation’s peak motoring body, representing Australia’s state-based motoring clubs (NRMA, RACV, RACQ, RAA, RAC, RACT and the AANT) and their 9.3 million members. The AAA undertakes extensive research and analysis on issues affecting Australia’s transport systems including affordability, road safety and vehicle emissions. 

The AAA is a member of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and it also supports its constituent clubs’ participation in the Global Mobility Alliance (GMA).

About the role

As a result of growth in the business, the AAA wants to appoint a Technical Adviser to join the Policy and Research team to bring a high degree of technical expertise to inform policy issues relevant to the AAA. Reporting to the Director - Policy and Research, this position will play a key role in providing technical guidance, which will directly inform the AAA’s advocacy to government and external stakeholders.

The key responsibilities include the ability to: 

• Work independently, and provide advice on a range of public policy issues of interest to the AAA and its members including vehicle emissions, fuels, and emerging vehicle technologies; 
• Assist in developing and delivering a coordinated strategy of representation on policy issues to government and other external stakeholders;
• Develop and maintain a network of professional contacts within government and among other stakeholders; 
• Develop strategic and technical advice to the AAA Board on relevant public policy issues; and 
• Participate in consolidated AAA activities such as the Public Policy Forum.

The successful candidate

This is a unique opportunity to progress your career with a dynamic industry body and with people who are passionate about what they do. Your technical proficiency and understanding of government policy development would be well considered in this role. As a key member of the Policy and Research team, you will bring strong analytical skills, strong communication and report writing capabilities, and the ability to build networks with both internal and external stakeholders.  

Strong academic credentials in engineering (or related field) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience to demonstrate your technical prowess and the necessary aptitude to digest the complex nature of this industry. 

Applications

Prospective applicants are invited to submit a short application describing the experience and capabilities to meet the requirements of the role which should be no more than two pages. Please also include a concise current resume.  

To be eligible to apply for this position with the AAA, applicants must be an Australian citizen. 

Applications should be sent to aaa@aaa.asn.au

Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the preferred candidate according to demonstrated skills and experience.  The AAA is centrally located in Turner and is accessible by public transport.

If you have any questions or want a copy of the position description please call Tanya Kimber on 02 6247 7311 or email aaa@aaa.asn.au