Manager, Government Affairs

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We don't sit back and wait for the future to happen, we are out there crafting our own path through new technology, innovation, and investment. We are truly a challenger brand, with challenger spirit.

The Manager, VOC Data Products is responsible for driving customer experience transformation and delivering measurable business outcomes through the development and execution of advanced Voice of Customer (VOC) data products. This role targets value realisation in customer contacts, complaints and NPS uplift across consumer segments.

It leads the VOC data product portfolio, applying analytics, process mining, and AI/ML to deliver sustained operational improvements. The role requires strong cross-functional leadership, a focus on value realisation and governance, and a commitment to championing customer outcomes through collaborative, high-integrity execution.

Ready to reimagine your career at Optus?

• Lead initiatives that use VOC data products to reduce contact volumes, customer complaints, and TIO cases, delivering measurable uplift in NPS and operational improvements through data-driven insights.
• Define and manage the VOC data product roadmap aligned to enterprise strategy, balancing innovation with operational priorities and negotiating trade-offs to maximise value delivery.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of VOC data products using hybrid delivery models, leading cross-functional initiatives across teams (10–20 people), and ensure timely, scalable project execution with capex accountability up to $1M.
• Ensure VOC data products align with governance standards, manage technology and customer data risks, and champion quality, accuracy, and ethical use of AI and machine learning outputs.
• Present strategy and outcomes to executive and C-level leaders, translating complex analytics into business impact, and lead change management to drive cross-business adoption of VOC data products.
• Explore emerging AI/ML, LLMs, and process mining capabilities for competitive advantage, partnering with IT and engineering to scale infrastructure on cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, and Azure.
• Work closely with IT, data platforms, product and channel teams, and vendors to deliver customer-centric solutions, ensuring technology alignment and realising business value of up to $20M annually.

It starts with you

• Relevant professional qualifications in a quantitative field (e.g. Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science); hands-on experience in data product management, advanced analytics, or data science roles, including leading large-scale data initiatives with commercial accountability.
• Proven experience with AI/ML, LLM technologies, process mining, and customer analytics, with strong programming skills (Python, SQL), model development, and deployment capabilities; familiarity with platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, and Hadoop.
• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), MLOps, model governance, and analytics pipeline development; proficient in Tableau, Power BI, and automated insight generation tools; experience with NLP and LLM tools for customer data.
• Skilled in both agile and traditional project delivery within complex environments; experience leading transformation projects and process improvement initiatives using customer journey analytics and process mining.
• Strong influencing skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority; collaborative attitude with a focus on customer outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and strategic alignment across business units.
• Outstanding communication and storytelling ability to translate technical insights into business impact; experienced in change leadership, cross-cultural team management, and mentoring high-performing analytics teams.

The good stuff …

• 3 days in the office, 2 days remote – with flexible hours to suit
• Inclusive gender neutral paid Parental Leave of up to 16 weeks.
• Competitive leave including 2 additional 'Connected Leave' days.
• All Optus employees have access to resources, webinars and support via the 'Parents at Work portal'.
• Own your own growth by accessing an extensive online and facilitator led learning catalogue.
• Connect at work through our employee-led volunteer groups: Culture Connect, Elevate Women, Disability Network, Express Yourself (LGBTQIA+), United Veterans, Yarn Network, Wellbeing Network and Young Professionals.
• Vibrant campus life, variety of facilities including restaurants, cafes, gymnasium, GP, and post office.
• Free Optus bus from Macquarie University Metro Station (every 6-8 minutes); morning and afternoon.

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