Public Policy Manager

1 week ago

Canberra, Australia Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd Full time

5+ years’ experience working on public policy development, government relations, or communications in areas with a strong focus on technology or digital transformation. - Demonstrated ability to contribute to and lead in the development of public policy initiatives and/or execute significant policy change. - Demonstrated ability to engage and successfully advocate to the Commonwealth (federal) Government. - Demonstrated understanding of the ethics of public sector engagement. - Bachelor's Level Degree
- Assess and communicate the implications of potential regulatory actions, identify public sector business opportunities of government initiatives, develop enhancement or mitigation strategies to policy proposals, and coordinate advocacy efforts, outreach programs and the communication of key AWS business initiatives ;
- Collect and verify intelligence relating to legislative, regulatory, and policy issues of interest to AWS;
- Develop innovative approaches to advance AWS’s policy positions both directly and through industry associations/coalitions, partners and peers to enable a transparent and technology-informed regulatory environment at a national level;
- A track record of successful policy development and advocacy.
- A thorough understanding of the end to end Commonwealth policy development and legislative processes, including Cabinet procedures, committee processes and parliamentary procedures.
- Extensive high-level network in the Commonwealth Public Sector.
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgment in ambiguous circumstances.
- Ability to work independently and contribute successfully to cross-functional teams.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- A track record of successful public engagements (e.g. participation in expert panels), including on topics of technology and digital transformation.
- Common sense, great judgment, and a good sense of humor.

Acknowledgement of country:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE statement:
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.

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