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Join a dynamic team at the forefront of driving impactful change in a fast-growing global public affairs agency.

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Crestview is centered around empowering passionate and skilled professionals to thrive in the world of public affairs. We believe in the power of collaboration and innovation to drive meaningful change. Join our community to work alongside industry experts, share your ideas, and make an impact.

The Crestview advantage

At Crestview, growth is constant. We provide a dynamic environment for driven individuals to thrive, offering resources, opportunities, and competitive rewards to foster success, leadership, and personal growth.

Market-leading compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package with salary, sales equity, and bonuses to reward your contributions.

Comprehensive benefits

We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including health and life insurance, wellness resources, EAP, parental leave, and paid time off.

Growth and learning

We foster growth through on-the-job learning, cross-functional experience, mentorship, and training to develop your skills.

Equity partnership

At Crestview, we offer a partnership path with equity, leadership growth, and opportunities to drive impact.

Find your next opportunity

Join a dynamic team shaping public policy and driving change. If you’re passionate about public affairs and eager to grow, reach out to us at careers@crestviewstrategy.com.

We are Crestview Strategy, a global public affairs firm with offices in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and the Gulf. We help organisations navigate political and regulatory environments, engage with government, and position themselves for long-term success across sectors including energy, infrastructure, health, and technology.

We are seeking a Consultant to join our growing Australian team, working primarily across government relations, public affairs and policy, while also supporting clients on government grants and funding opportunities.

At Crestview, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team working with senior practitioners and clients on issues that sit at the intersection of politics, policy and commercial outcomes. You will have opportunities to work across a broad range of sectors, contribute to significant client engagements and gain exposure to Crestview’s international network.

The Opportunity

You will support clients to understand political and policy developments, identify emerging risks and opportunities, develop strategies for engaging with government and communicate their priorities effectively to decision-makers.

The work is varied. On any given week, you might be researching a policy issue, preparing a briefing for a senior client, mapping political stakeholders, monitoring parliamentary developments, helping develop a government engagement strategy or helping clients develop compelling grant applications that connect their commercial objectives with government policy priorities.

Responsibilities of Our Consultants

  • Conduct political, policy and regulatory research and provide clear analysis for clients
  • Monitor government, parliamentary and political developments and identify their implications for client organisations
  • Support the development of government relations and public affairs strategies
  • Prepare client briefings, stakeholder maps, meeting materials, correspondence and policy submissions
  • Assist with stakeholder engagement involving ministers, advisers, departments, regulators, industry bodies and other decision-makers
  • Translate complex policy and commercial issues into concise, compelling written materials
  • Support the preparation of client reports, political updates and strategic advice
  • Contribute to business development, research and proposal development across the Australian practice
  • Support government grants and funding work where appropriate, including researching funding programs, analysing guidelines and assisting with the drafting and refinement of applications
  • Help position client projects and business cases in a way that aligns with relevant government policy and investment priorities
  • Manage multiple workstreams and deadlines while maintaining consistently high-quality output

Our Ideal New Team Member

This role is suited to someone with a genuine interest in politics, policy, government and business, who is intellectually curious and enjoys understanding how decisions are made.

You might have worked in government, a ministerial or parliamentary office, a political
organisation, a think tank, an industry association, consulting or another policy-related environment.

You might also be a lawyer who has decided not to practise and wants to apply strong analytical and writing skills in a more commercial and politically engaged environment, or a recent graduate looking to build a career in government relations and public affairs.

Previous experience is welcome but is not essential. We are more interested in finding someone who understands or wants to understand government, can analyse information quickly and can communicate clearly.

What matters most is attitude. We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, commercially minded and willing to get stuck in.

You will bring:

  • Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely
  • An interest in government, politics, policy and public affairs
  • Strong research, analytical and critical-thinking skills
  • An ability to review qualitative and quantitative information and synthesise relevant material into accurate and compelling advice
  • Curiosity about how businesses operate and how government decisions affect them
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong organisation, reliability and the ability to work at pace
  • Confidence working collaboratively as part of a small and growing team

What We Offer Our Team

  • Competitive total compensation package, including base salary and performance incentives
  • Career development opportunities, including mentoring and exposure to senior practitioners
  • The opportunity to work across both grants advisory and government relations
  • Exposure to high-impact client work across multiple sectors
  • Flexibility to work from home

Position Details

This full-time position will be based in our Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney office.

All candidates must be based in Australia and legally eligible to work in Australia. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes in accordance with Australian employment laws and fostering a supportive work environment. Crestview Strategy does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factors prohibited by applicable law.

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email accommodations@crestviewstrategy.com with your specific request, and we will work with you to support your needs.

AI in Hiring

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review and assess applications. These tools are used to support our hiring process and do not make employment decisions. Every application is reviewed by a person on our team.

Closing date: October 15, 2026

Interview/Start Dates

Interviews will start as applications are submitted; we may fill the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

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Crestview Strategy is a global public affairs agency advising leading organizations on complex, high-stakes issues. With teams across Canada, the UK, the Gulf, and Australia, we help clients navigate reputation, policy, stakeholder engagement, and business-critical challenges in fast-moving environments.

As our Australia business continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Consultant to assist with business operations and client work and play a central role in how the business runs, scales, and serves clients.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who combines operational discipline, commercial instinct, and strong client-service judgment. You will work at the center of the Australia business, partnering with senior leaders to strengthen day-to-day operations, improve resourcing and performance processes, and support business growth. At the same time, you will remain close to the work through billable client support, proposal development, and business development activity.

If you are energized by building structure in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working across teams, and want to contribute to a growing international firm, we would love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, with a dotted-line relationship to the Global Operations & Solutions Lead, this role works closely with Australia business leaders while staying connected to Crestview’s global operations function.

This is a hybrid operations and client-facing role. Approximately 20% of the role (subject to business needs) will be dedicated to billable client work, proposal support, business development, and other client-facing activity. That mix is intentional: we want this role to help shape how the business operates while staying grounded in the realities of client service and growth.

What You’ll Do

Lead and Scale Business Operations

  • Partner with the Chief Business Officer, Global Operations & Solutions Lead, and Australia business leaders to support the day-to-day operational needs of the Australia business unit.
  • Coordinate and oversee key operational functions, including facilities management, vendor relationships, administrative support, contract administration, IT coordination, compliance activities, and selected marketing support.
  • Drive operational excellence by improving processes, reducing administrative burden on senior leaders, and strengthening the overall effectiveness of the Australia business.
  • Support reporting, workflows, and business management through Microsoft 365 and Zoho applications, including CRM, Projects, and Expenses.

Drive Resourcing, Performance and Team Priorities

  • Lead resourcing activities across the Australia business unit, including staffing client engagements, monitoring utilization and team capacity, and supporting leadership in making informed resource allocation decisions that balance client delivery and profitability.
  • Administer and coordinate performance management processes, including PEAP administration, performance tracking, documentation, and support for performance improvement plans in partnership with business leaders and the Talent team.
  • Monitor operational metrics including utilization, hours tracking compliance, CRM data integrity, project administration, and adherence to business processes.

Support Client Delivery and Growth

  • Contribute directly to client delivery through billable consulting, project management, client service support, proposal development, account management support, and business development activities.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of client needs and business operations by remaining actively engaged in client-facing work.
  • Support business growth by contributing to operational initiatives that improve profitability, efficiency, and overall service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working within a professional services, consulting, or agency environment, with a strong understanding of client service operations.
  • Demonstrated experience managing or supporting resourcing, utilization, business operations, and performance management in a fast-paced environment.
  • Comfortable balancing internal operational priorities with external client-facing responsibilities.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across leadership, operations, and client teams.
  • Experience using business systems and workflows, ideally including Microsoft 365 and CRM/project management platforms such as Zoho.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, support profitability, and enable business growth.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Position Details

This is a permanent, full-time role based in our  Sydney CBD office, with a hybrid work arrangement.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Crestview is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work environment. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.

Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email accomodations@crestviewstrategy.com with your specific request, and we will work with you to support your needs.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Australia.

Total Compensation

In addition to base salary and superannuation, this role is eligible for an annual performance bonus of up to 20% of base salary, paid semi-annually, subject to performance and Company discretion. This role is also eligible to participate in Crestview’s Sales Equity Participation Program, which offers commission opportunities for new business development and upselling, subject to applicable policy terms.

AI Usage

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help review and assess applications. These tools are used to support our hiring process and do not make employment decisions. All screening, interview, and selection decisions are made by our Talent team.

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Crestview Internship Program

Our internship program is the foundation for developing early talent and shaping future leaders. We offer paid internships across the summer, fall and winter, connecting ambitious individuals with real opportunities to grow.

This four-month program provides hands-on experience working with our teams and clients, gaining exposure to the fast-paced world of public affairs consulting. Interns learn, contribute, and develop the skills needed to become impactful industry experts. Applications open 2-3 months before the cohort start date.

The recruitment process involves screenings, team interviews, a written assignment, and a final interview with the hiring manager. Ready to kickstart your career? Join us and be part of the next generation of leaders.

Testimonials

Hear from our interns.

  • “My internship at Crestview gave me meaningful hands-on experience in public affairs, and it played an important role in shaping my career path. From the beginning, I felt welcomed into an inviting and supportive environment where interns are encouraged to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and contribute in a real way.

    Rather than simply observing, I was fully integrated into the project team and trusted with substantive work. This helped me build practical skills, strengthen my understanding of how public affairs works in practice, and gain insight into both the operational side of the work and the broader strategic thinking behind it.

    What stood out most during my time at Crestview was the culture of support, learning, and collaboration. The team created an environment where I felt comfortable asking questions, expanding my knowledge, and growing through experience. Each new assignment gave me the opportunity to develop professionally and build confidence in my abilities.

    My internship showed me what strong public affairs work looks like and confirmed my interest in continuing in this field. The experience gave me a strong foundation in public affairs, and I am now continuing to pursue my career at Crestview. I would highly encourage anyone interested in public affairs to apply to the Crestview internship program.”

    Hamza Kamal, Consultant
  • “The internship program at Crestview Strategy is the best opportunity to get hands-on experience in the public affairs space that equips you with real tangible career skills. My experience with the program included both operational support as well as government relations, and in the fast-paced environment that is public affairs, I really felt like I was gaining the experience that I needed to succeed in any career. 
     
    One of the most unique experiences in this program is the exposure to a wide variety of industries and issues. You get to understand complex policy and regulatory environments for leading industries in the country. In addition, you are meaningfully integrated into every project team, and you learn how complex issues are met with strategy. 
     
    Since starting this internship, I have continued my career at Crestview Strategy. Every day I continue to learn and grow thanks to the guidance of some of the best public affairs and government relations professionals in Canada and abroad. I highly encourage anyone interested in this space to apply.”

    Alexa Sipeki, Former Consultant

Life at Crestview

Life at Crestview is dynamic, fast-paced, and people-driven, with a focus on clients. Our culture values creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration, where every team member contributes to our shared success.

  • Our Events

    Our year-round events, held across various locations, offer opportunities to host clients, guests, and teams. It’s a chance to connect, catch up, and support their growth.

  • Crestview College

    Crestview College is our in-person onboarding program, offering insights into our culture, strategy, and client-first approach. With workshops and socials, it’s a great opportunity for global teams to connect, learn, and network.

  • Our Team

    Our people are our strongest asset, and each individual contributes to the unique vision and journey of Crestview.

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