Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy Australia
Core
Leads HP's engagement with Australian Federal, State, and Territory Governments, regulators, and public-sector stakeholders to advance business objectives and public policy priorities in defense, education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy
Builds
Strategic government engagement plans, policy positions, and public-sector market access pathways
Domain
Public Policy & Government Relations in Australia
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Government affairs strategy, public-sector procurement expertise, stakeholder engagement, policy analysis, risk management, program management, AI acumen, regulatory affairs
Preferred skills
Technology industry experience, prior government or regulatory agency background, APJ regional coordination experience
Technologies
AI governance frameworks, data protection tools, cybersecurity policy platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and execute integrated government affairs and policy advocacy strategies; build trusted relationships with key government decision-makers and ministers; identify and advise on legislative and regulatory risks; support public-sector market access and procurement frameworks; manage public policy programs and external advisors; position HP as a trusted technology partner to the Australian government
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership