About the Role
We are seeking a skilled professional to join our Government Affairs team in shaping Optus' relationship with governments around Australia and the public service.
* Develop strong relationships with key government stakeholders at federal and state levels, including politicians, advisors, and senior public service officials.
* Provide strategic advice and insights on emerging policy and political issues impacting Optus.
* Engage with various business units to understand their objectives and identify opportunities for collaboration with government.
* Assist in developing and executing Optus' Government Affairs strategy, including advocacy plans and key messaging.
* Manage electorate issues and escalated customer complaints raised by Members of Parliament, ensuring timely responses.
* Represent Optus' interests at industry events, parliamentary inquiries, and other forums.
Responsibilities
* BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY GOVERNMENT STAKEHOLDERS AT FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS.
* PROVIDE STRATEGIC ADVICE AND INSIGHTS ON EMERGING POLICY AND POLITICAL ISSUES IMPACTING OPTUS.
* ENGAGE WITH VARIOUS BUSINESS UNITS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR OBJECTIVES AND IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION WITH GOVERNMENT.
* MANAGE ELECTORATE ISSUES AND ESCALATED CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS RAISED BY MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT, ENSURING TIMELY RESPONSES.