Policy & Communications Graduate (Feb 2026)

Ready to Shape the Future of Corporate Affairs and Advocacy?

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate with a passion for communications and public policy? Do you want to contribute to a leading organisation’s advocacy and communications strategy while gaining hands-on experience? If you're looking for a dynamic program offering career growth, learning and a chance to make an impact, RAA’s Graduate Program is the perfect place to start!

What You’ll Do:

As a Corporate Affairs Graduate with RAA, you’ll work across both the Government & Public Policy and Corporate Communications teams, helping to drive RAA's advocacy and thought leadership initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in drafting high-quality content, conducting research, and supporting communication efforts through various channels to advance RAA’s strategic goals.

• Draft high-quality content aligned with RAA’s advocacy and thought leadership agenda, including speeches, briefing notes, submissions, and media releases.
• Monitor media activities and emerging trends, providing insights and recommendations on how to address key issues.
• Help create engaging content for media, social media, and digital platforms to promote RAA’s advocacy efforts.
• Review and enhance the advocacy content on RAA’s websites, ensuring it effectively communicates RAA's positions and activities to members.
• Contribute to the development of accessible public policy positions for RAA’s leaders and spokespeople.
• Draft public policy positions aligned with RAA’s key advocacy priorities and strategic goals.
• Conduct research and analysis on emerging issues, providing written and verbal insights and recommendations to support advocacy efforts.
• Monitor parliamentary and government activities, staying informed on new developments and offering recommendations on how they may impact RAA.
• Support other functions within the Government & Public Policy and Corporate Communications teams, contributing to RAA’s overall advocacy and communication strategies.
• Assist in the ongoing development and execution of communication strategies to enhance RAA’s visibility and impact in the public policy space.

Our Graduate Program: 

Our award-winning 18-month program provides graduates with:

• a campus to corporate development program
• regular mentoring sessions with a senior manager
• fun experiences and activities
• a competitive salary, plus staff discounts
• permanency from the beginning of the graduate program
• meaningful work to make a real difference in SA
• rotations through various teams to gain knowledge and relevant skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Undergraduate Degree in public policy, political science, communications or other relevant discipline (Obtained in 2024 or due to complete in 2025)
• Experience in customer service, retail and/or hospitality is highly desirable
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to craft compelling arguments in policy proposals, submissions and briefings
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high quality of work
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• High attention to detail, with a strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Teamwork demonstrated through extracurricular activities (e.g. sports, clubs, work, societies)
• GPA of 5.0 or higher (credit average)

Why Join Us? 

At RAA, we’re more than just a workplace – we’re a purpose-driven team, united by strong values and powered by incredible people. Our culture isn’t just something we talk about – it’s something we live and breathe every day.

When you join us, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexibility that fits your life. Work in a way that suits you with adaptable arrangements
• Endless growth opportunities. Whether it’s project secondments, mentoring, or leadership programs, we invest in your future
• A culture of collaboration. Thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment where your ideas matter
• Be your authentic self. Our Diversity & Inclusion Program empowers you to bring your whole self to work
• Wellbeing matters. We offer support and education to help you maintain your mental and physical health
• A world of opportunity. With a diverse range of industries under one roof, you’ll find exciting career paths to explore – whether you want to move up, sideways, or into something completely new 

Join us and be part of something bigger – where your work makes a real impact, and your career can take off in ways you never imagined!

Your Journey Starts Here.

To be part of something bigger and work for a passionate South Australian organisation with members at heart click ‘Apply’ to submit your application by 9.00AM Tuesday 8th April 2025.

Please ensure you submit a tailored cover letter that addresses how RAA's values align with your own. Applications submitted without a tailored cover letter will not be considered. 

You'll need to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in Australia and we'll also need you to undertake a police check before you can work with us at RAA.

We are committed to building a workplace that’s diverse and inclusive, where employees are embraced for their unique qualities and valued for their contributions. We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace brings out the best in everyone and helps us to give our members better service. That's why we encourage applications from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, First Nations Peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.