Senior Government Relations Advisor

1 week ago

North Sydney Council, Australia Equifax Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Join Equifax, a global leader in data, analytics, and technology, and play a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory landscape impacting our business. As a Senior Government Relations Advisor, you will be an integral part of our Strategy, Growth & Innovation team, working at the forefront of engagement with government stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your deep understanding of political environments to advocate for Equifax's strategic objectives and contribute to our continued success in the Australian market.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy aligned with Equifax's business goals.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key government officials at federal and state levels.
  • Proactively monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory reforms, assessing their potential impact on Equifax.
  • Articulate Equifax's position on relevant policy issues through effective advocacy and communication.
  • Prepare high-quality written communications for government bodies, including submissions and policy briefs.
  • Represent Equifax at industry events, conferences, and meetings with government stakeholders.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams (Legal, Communications, Business Units) to ensure a unified approach to government relations initiatives.
  • Build and maintain coalitions with other organisations to advance shared policy objectives.

What you'll need:

  • Extensive experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.
  • A strong understanding of Australian legislative and regulatory processes at both federal and state levels.
  • An established network of relationships with government officials and their advisors.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills.
  • Proven ability to analyse complex policy issues, identify potential impacts, and develop effective advocacy strategies.
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.

What could set you apart:

  • A deep understanding of the financial services industry and data privacy regulations in Australia.
  • A proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes and achieving advocacy goals.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and leading successful coalitions with industry partners.
  • Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse groups.

What's in it for you?
At Equifax, we are on a mission to ensure that you have the support, resources and opportunities to Power Your Possible. Here are just a few ways we give back to our teams.

  • Hybrid Work Model (3 days in office)
  • Additional Leave Allocations + Public Holiday Swaps
  • Discounted Gym Memberships
  • Discounted Private Health Cover (and discounted Pet Insurance if you want it)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Career Development and Learning
  • A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace and Environment
  • Wellbeing Resources

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