Overview:Working with Proximity (an SPA Australia company)Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. We recently joined forces with Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA) and are in the process of integrating our Australian teams. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for its clients’ needs.We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes. Are you looking for an opportunity to use your project coordination skills in a consulting environment? We are seeking an early career professional to join our team.Are you looking for an opportunity to further your knowledge and experience in government regulatory environments? Are you legally qualified, or currently undertaking a legal degree?The Proximity Consulting group provides astute advice and solutions on some of the most interesting and complex work in Commonwealth government programs and projects. As part of our Regulatory Design and Practice team you will work closely with regulators to design, deliver, evaluate and improve their service offer across the full regulatory lifecycle.Proximity sees the opportunities others miss. We bring together brilliant minds in legal, commercial, and consulting specialisations, working collaboratively with our clients to unveil what’s possible. We know that solving challenges need different professionals working closely together, our multidisciplinary approach takes our clients further enabling them to do extraordinary work for the betterment of our community. We’re passionate about the work we achieve together, we champion each other, our clients, and our communities. Responsibilities:Some of the responsibilities could include:
Interpreting, mapping and reviewing legislation and regulatory regimes.
Designing and coordinating regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Undertaking business process mapping to design, develop or improve regulatory processes.
Undertaking reviews of emerging issues in regulatory domains.
Designing and implementing risk-based approaches.
Monitoring and reporting on compliance and enforcement activities.
Drafting client reports, briefings, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications:As a Proximity team member, your role is that of a trusted sidekick – helping our clients’ teams succeed by embracing the complexity and sensitivity of commercial law issues and knowing how to be helpful in the context of the public sector environment.Culture mattersWe’re looking for people who live our Values. People who are:
Tenacious. A can-do attitude, results-driven and dedicated to delivery
Solution oriented. Think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions
Team players. Collegiate, share knowledge and build confidence in others
Adaptable. Work through ambiguity or uncertainty
To succeed in this role, you will need:
2+ years’ experience, preferably within a government or consulting environment
Demonstrated experience across the regulatory lifecycle (including policy development, compliance, enforcement, review etc.)
Demonstrated experience in one or more of Proximity’s other consulting service offerings
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities
Strong verbal, written, and visual presentation skills
Desire to work closely with clients, being adaptable and responsive
Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain one)
Experience working with legislation and regulatory policy as a lawyer, senior policy officer, economist or consultant
If you have a consulting background or an understanding of the commercial/private industry, and can thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment, I’d love to hear from you!Plus, if you want to join a team of dedicated professionals who solve challenging problems and have fun doing it, you’ll fit right in at Proximity! If this position interests you, please get in contact with Loretta Pabian, Senior Manager- People: