Government Relations Manager

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia TPG Telecom Full time

We’ve only just begun, but what a beginning. In a once in a generation moment, we’ve brought together powerful brands to create one united force. TPG Telecom has a powerhouse of brands which include Vodafone, TPG, iiNet, Internode, Lebara, AAPT and felix. The latest technology and brave thinking let us connect our people and communities. You could play a role in that. A big one. We invite you to bring your boldness and stand out. You are empowered. Opportunities are plenty for those ready to accept the challenge.

**This opportunity**

The Government Relations Manager's role is to protect and enhance the reputation of TPG Telecom by:

- Developing and implementing Government Relations strategies to promote TPG Telecom and its products, services and people.
- Executing proactive engagement strategies to ensure TPG Telecom’s policy position is well understood by Government, regulators, the industry and our customers.
- Engaging with Local, State and Federal Government stakeholders and industry groups to drive legislative reform.
- Working closely with the Heads of Industry and Regulatory to assess and respond to policy and regulatory changes affecting the future growth of the Company and broader telecommunications operating environment.
- Managing potential reputational and regulatory issues via direct engagement with State and Federal Government Departments.

**Responsibilities**
- Proactively engage key stakeholders at all levels of Local, State and Federal Government.
- Ability to act as the Company’s public policy advocate in informed one-on-one discussions with industry and Government stakeholders.
- Monitor brand and regulatory risks via intelligence gathering and using sectoral and broader policy issues to shape the Government relations strategy.
- Draft formal briefs, submissions, letters to Government stakeholders, arrange stakeholder meetings/briefings on behalf of the business and its executives.
- Provide timely and regular updates to assist the broader TPG Telecom’s External Affairs agenda on emerging issues and/or successful outcomes.
- Provide strategic advice and insights to executives and senior management on matters related to Government.
- Work collaboratively with the Regulatory, Industry and Media Relations teams to assess and respond to existing and proposed public policy and legislative issues.
- Strong understanding of telecommunications and/or similar complex industry policies and operating environment.

**Knowledge and experience**
- Ability to interpret and communicate public policy to internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience with and understanding of Government and the legislative process.
- Ability to influence stakeholders at the senior adviser, chief of staff and executive level.
- Proven ability to write briefs and messaging for senior management.
- Highly motivated and able to operate independently.
- Experience working in highly technical or legislatively dense industries, such as telco, technology, or infrastructure an advantage.

**Benefits and perks**
- Flexible hybrid way of working (from home and office)
- ‘Stay Connected Mobile’ - Access to a free mobile plan
- ‘Stay Connected NBN’ - Access to a free NBN 100 plan
- ‘Your Leave’ - an additional 4 days of leave to be used whenever you like - every year
- Access to TPG Learning Hub platform and internal development opportunities
- Access to Corporate Partner Discounts

**Bolder and better together**

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. TPG Telecom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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