Job Summary
The Australian Retail Council (ARC) is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor, Workplace Relations.
The role provides specialist workplace relations and employment policy research and development. You will work with retailers of all shapes and sizes in pursuing reform to a highly complex legislative and regulatory environment so that we can reduce their cost burden, lift innovation and competition and grow the Australian retail economy.
A strong track record of achievement in policy and advocacy, demonstrated knowledge of Australia’s workplace relations system, experience advising employers (preferably in the retail or services sector), and a strong understanding of business and the union movement is required.
We have a big agenda to deliver and are keen to elevate our efforts. This role is a rare opportunity for an outstanding policy thinker and doer to make a mark.
About the Role:
Your work will involve deep engagement with the ARC membership, developing policy positions, preparing high-quality submissions, monitoring government activity, and representing ARC in consultations, inquiries and cross-industry forums.
It also entails significant stakeholder engagement with the Federal and state governments as well as relevant agencies. Additionally, you will work with the media and marketing teams to ensure our advocacy and media efforts are highly effective.
The role also coordinates with our specialist legal and industrial relations team to ensure members are supported through clear, timely guidance on workplace relations and employment issues.
About You:
It’s critical you are passionate about connecting retail to the broader community, determined to turn ideas into impact, have a highly collaborative work style, and are committed to acting with integrity.
The role requires a person with highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills, married with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Your experience will reflect the following:
About Us:
The Australian Retail Council (ARC) is the unified voice for the retail community in Australia. It represents a $444 billion sector that employs 1.4 million Australians across metropolitan, regional, and remote communities – making retail the largest private sector employer in the country and a significant contributor to the Australian economy.
Our membership spans the spectrum of retail, from family-owned small and independent retailers that make up 95% of our membership, through to our largest national and international retailers that employ thousands of Australians and support both metropolitan and regional communities every day.
We are committed to ensuring every Australian respects and celebrates the sustaining contribution of retail to our nation.
We support flexible working arrangements for employees which allows balancing working from home and working from our offices.
To Apply:
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australian South Sea Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse candidates to apply.
Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria.
Applications close Friday 8 May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Summary
We’re on the search for a Senior Policy Advisor, Workplace Relations for the Australian Retail Council (ARC), the unified voice of the retail community in Australia.
The role provides specialist workplace relations and employment policy research and development. You will work with retailers of all shapes and sizes in pursuing reform to a highly complex legislative and regulatory environment so that we can reduce their cost burden, lift innovation and competition and grow the Australian retail economy.
A strong track record of achievement in policy and advocacy, demonstrated knowledge of Australia’s workplace relations system, experience advising employers (preferably in the retail or services sector), and a strong understanding of business and the union movement is required.
We have a big agenda to deliver and are keen to elevate our efforts. This role is a rare opportunity for an outstanding policy thinker and doer to make a mark.
About the Role:
About You:
It’s critical you are passionate about connecting retail to the broader community, determined to turn ideas into impact, have a highly collaborative work style, and are committed to acting with integrity.
The role requires a person with highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills, married with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Your experience will reflect the following:
About Us:
The Australian Retail Council (ARC) is the unified voice for the retail community in Australia. It represents a $444 billion sector that employs 1.4 million Australians across metropolitan, regional, and remote communities – making retail the largest private sector employer in the country and a significant contributor to the Australian economy.
Our membership spans the spectrum of retail, from family-owned small and independent retailers that make up 95% of our membership, through to our largest national and international retailers that employ thousands of Australians and support both metropolitan and regional communities every day.
We are committed to ensuring every Australian respects and celebrates the sustaining contribution of retail to our nation.
To Apply:
We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australian South Sea Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse candidates to apply.
We support flexible working arrangements for employees which allows balancing working from home and working from our offices.
Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria.
Applications close Friday 24 April 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.