Director - Government Affairs

## About the role They will work closely with CELA colleagues, sales teams, communications, legal, regulatory and compliance specialists, and senior business leaders to advance policy objectives, manage strategic issues and support digital transformation across Australia and New Zealand. The position will focus on: - Advocacy campaigns: Lead the development and delivery of policy campaigns through strategic planning, evidence-based advocacy, stakeholder mapping, executive briefing, coalition-building and coordinated engagement. - Strategic relations: Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry, civil society and academia. - Research and insights: Monitor policy, political and regulatory developments and translate emerging trends into clear strategic advice for senior leaders. This may include driving local implementation of global projects, contributing Australia and New Zealand perspectives into regional and global policy initiatives, and advising on issues with reputational, regulatory or commercial significance. ## Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Communications, Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field AND 10+ years of work experience in government affairs, public policy, parliamentary or ministerial offices, policy consultancy, communications, media, legal, regulatory, corporate affairs, or related area - Experience leading complex public policy, advocacy, or government affairs initiatives involving multiple stakeholders across government, industry, and community sectors. - Experience developing policy positions, advocacy strategies, and executive-level recommendations on complex regulatory or public policy issues. - Demonstrated experience building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior government officials, advisers, industry leaders, researchers, community stakeholders, and executive leaders. - Experience anticipating, analyzing, and influencing policy and regulatory developments, particularly on technology-related issues. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives and delivering executive-ready advice in fast-paced and ambiguous environments. - Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Communications, Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field AND 15+ years of work experience in government affairs, public policy, parliamentary or ministerial offices, policy consultancy, communications, media, legal, regulatory, corporate affairs, or related area OR equivalent experience