Head of Government

4 weeks ago

Docklands, Australia Ericsson Full time

**Join our Team**:
**About this opportunity**

The Head of Government and Policy Advocacy, Australia and New Zealand will join a strengthened and dynamic Government and Policy Advocacy (GPA) team focused on enhancing Ericsson’s insight, access, and influence with policymakers. Our policy issues are focused on our business interests - wide-ranging, critical to customers, and at the heart of progress for society. We strive to influence policy early in its development and seed new policy ideas that may be required to support our company’s strategy and business objectives.

Reporting to the Regional Head, Government and Policy Advocacy, Asia, you will develop and execute strategic government advocacy on Ericsson’s policy priorities and positions on a broad range of technology issues to support our business.

You will bring technology policy expertise as well as a strong understanding of the policy making process and external political and geopolitical context to help enable a telecommunications-friendly policy regime.

The Head of Government and Policy Advocacy Australia and New Zealand will be responsible for:

- formulating and leading advocacy objectives on Ericsson business and policy priorities with government stakeholders.
- preparing verbal and written internal briefing materials for local, regional and global Ericsson executives.
- assessing and anticipating key public policy matters and overseeing and coordinating external advocacy efforts, outreach programs and key initiatives.
- distilling and effectively communicating the significance of policy change on Ericsson’s business.
- effectively representing Ericsson’s interests in industry associations where Ericsson is a member.

**Qualifications**
- Highly effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to comfortably interact at corporate and political levels.
- Ability to deliver factual, relevant talking points and other messaging and persuasively deliver messaging to relevant audiences.
- Experience in successfully managing multiple projects across cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organisation.
- Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, including sensitivity to compliance risks related to interactions with government officials.
- Experience in identifying and understanding key technology issues in legislative and regulatory proposals, the business implications and the ability to synthesize policy and advocacy documents for internal and external customers.
- Ability to think critically, process data from multiple sources, forecast potential scenarios and prioritize based on probability and desired outcome, and recommend the best course of action.
- Experience working within government, companies, or trade associations on public policy issues.
- A Bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree is also required, preferably in a relevant discipline (e.g., Law, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Technology, Science, Engineering).
- 7+ years of experience in government or corporate public policy, preferably in the technology industry and with experience in digital policy.

**Why Join Ericsson?**

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

**What Happens once you apply?**

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We are proud to announce at Ericsson Australia, our employees have once again voted us as a Great Place to Work® and we have been officially Certified in 2023. Every year, more than 10,000 organizations from over 60 countries partner with the Great Place to Work® Institute for assessment, benchmarking and planning actions to strengthen their workplace culture and this Certification acknowledges our employees value their employee experience and our workplace culture.

**Ericsson Australia Employee Benefits**
- Wellness: Ericsson Australia offers a variety of programs crafted to support your physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Paid Time Off: We encourage all employees to switch off to recuperate and recharge through paid time off.
- Work Conditions: Looking to find better work / life balance? Speak to us about flexible work arrangements**:

- Employee Discounts: We offer employees access to discounted health insurance, groceries and entertainment through our partner providers.
- Employee Development: Working at Ericsson gives you access to Degreed, an integrated learning platform where you can learn, upskill, develop and measure your skills.
- Awards: Ericsson values dedication, and we regularly recognize

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