Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Other Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Reece Agland

Yallambie,Australia

Summary

With a proven track record working for professional associations and regulators for over a decade (most recently at the Australian Institute of Architects), I excel in policy development and stakeholder management. Demonstrating leadership in advocacy and team building, my work has influenced housing, the built environment, and financial services policies, showcasing my ability to engage members and navigate complex regulatory environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Policy & Advocacy Manager

Australian Institute of Architects
10.2022 - Current
  • Develop and articulate policy: Housing, Homelessness, Planning, Heritage, Federal & State Budgets, As needed
  • Represent the Institute: Parliamentary Enquiries, Meetings with Ministers and senior officials
  • Media: Assist in writing of Media Releases, Assist the Victorian Chapter President with media enquiries
  • Committee Responsibilities: Executive Officer: National Heritage Committee, Victorian Chapter Committee

School Crossing Supervisor

Banyule City Council
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Part-time role due to treatment for Polycythaemia Vera

Superannuation Analyst

Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
03.2019 - 06.2020
  • Superannuation Policy Analysis
  • Surveillance of Superannuation funds
  • Correspondence with Parliament in relation to superannuation matters
  • Relief Applications from Superannuation Funds
  • Developing training material for the superannuation team
  • Review Superannuation legislation
  • 18-Month Contact Position

Contract Superannuation Writer

Tax and Super Australia (formerly Taxpayers Australia)
06.2017 - 03.2019
  • Monthly article on superannuation
  • Review superannuation publications
  • Part-time work undertaken while studying Masters’

Assessor: Corporations Law – Tax Law Subjects

Applied Education
03.2016 - 03.2019
  • Part-time work undertaken while studying Masters’

Head of Superannuation Policy and Publications

Taxpayers Australia
10.2013 - 07.2015
  • Develop and articulate policy on superannuation
  • Manage Superannuation team
  • Superannuation publications
  • Authored The Ultimate SMSF Trustee’s Guide published 2015
  • Editorial, content and review work of others for Superannuation Quarterly, Superannuation Strategies and DIY Super Manual
  • Senior Management team
  • Advise members on superannuation compliance issues
  • Media releases & advise CEO on media enquiries

Senior Policy Advisor – Superannuation & Financial Services

Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
08.2009 - 09.2013
  • Policy adviser - Superannuation and Financial Services
  • Develop & articulate policy relating to Superannuation and Financial Services
  • Represented IPA at Parliamentary Committees
  • Executive Officer IPA Financial Services and Corporate Governance Faculty
  • IPA Representative on ATO Consultative Committees
  • Media - Bi-monthly article in IPA professional journal (Professional Accountant), blogs, e-mails, technical updates, discussion groups and press releases
  • IPA’s annual Pre-Budget – Superannuation and financial services policies
  • Advice to members on superannuation, financial services and ethics
  • Responsibility for the oversight of member compliance with professional and ethical requirements of the IPA
  • Investigations Officer responsible for investigation complaints against members
  • Responsibility for Professional Practice Quality Assurance (PPQA)
  • Rep for Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board (APESB)
  • Reviews and updates of the Institute Constitution & By-Laws

Technical Counsel and Policy Advisor

Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
10.1999 - 08.2009
  • Policy adviser – Superannuation, Financial Services, and Corporations Law
  • Advocacy – Superannuation, Financial Services, and Corporations Law
  • In-house legal counsel
  • Ethics
  • Institute Constitution and By-laws

Graduate Tax Officer

Australian Taxation Office
01.1997 - 10.1999
  • Jan 1999 – Oct 1999: Prosecution Unit, Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
  • Jan 1998 – Dec 1998: Compliance Unit, Individual Tax
  • Jan 1997 – Dec 1997: Graduate Tax Officer, Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Education

Master of Public Policy and Management -

University of Melbourne
11-2017

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Melbourne
11-1996

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Melbourne
11-1996

Skills

  • Policy Development and Articulation
  • Advocacy and Relationship Building (government and regulators)
  • Media Release and Media Commentary
  • Horizon Scanning and Policy Threat Analysis
  • Member engagement
  • Team Building
  • Project management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Team leadership

References

  • Leanne Hardwicke, GM - Policy, Advocacy & Education, Australian Institute of Architects, 0402419577, leanne.hardwicke@architecture.com.au
  • Therese Brabet, Senior Lawyer, Australian Securities and Investment Commission, 0410882885, Therese.brabet@asic.gov.au

Other Accomplishments

  • Board Director of Association of Accounting Technicians, 07/01/17, 10/31/20
  • Board Director of COSBOA, 02/01/13, 09/30/13, COSBOA is a NFP organisation which promotes the interests of the small business sector.
  • Working With Children Check, 2137289A-01

Affiliations

  • School Council representative
  • Enthusiastic Lego Builder
  • Electric Vehicle advocate

Timeline

Policy & Advocacy Manager

Australian Institute of Architects
10.2022 - Current

School Crossing Supervisor

Banyule City Council
04.2021 - 09.2022

Superannuation Analyst

Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
03.2019 - 06.2020

Contract Superannuation Writer

Tax and Super Australia (formerly Taxpayers Australia)
06.2017 - 03.2019

Assessor: Corporations Law – Tax Law Subjects

Applied Education
03.2016 - 03.2019

Head of Superannuation Policy and Publications

Taxpayers Australia
10.2013 - 07.2015

Senior Policy Advisor – Superannuation & Financial Services

Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
08.2009 - 09.2013

Technical Counsel and Policy Advisor

Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
10.1999 - 08.2009

Graduate Tax Officer

Australian Taxation Office
01.1997 - 10.1999

Master of Public Policy and Management -

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Melbourne

Bachelor of Laws -

University of Melbourne
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