Head of Government Affairs Australia New Zealand

Public AffairsGovernment AffairsPermanentSydneyYou will join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team, working at the intersection of policy, technology, and creativity. This team partners with governments, regulators, and industry groups around the world to help shape a fair, innovative, and inclusive digital ecosystem. In Australia and New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in representing Spotify’s voice on issues that matter to creators, listeners, and the broader media landscape—ranging from competition and online safety to AI and the future of the creative economy.What You'll Do Lead Spotify’s government affairs strategy across Australia and New Zealand, building trusted relationships with policymakers and stakeholders Represent Spotify in meetings with government officials, regulators, and industry groups across both markets Shape and influence public policy on issues impacting the digital, media, and creator ecosystem Provide clear, strategic guidance to senior leaders on political, legislative, and regulatory developments Partner with Legal, Communications, Music and business teams to align on priorities and messaging Monitor policy trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities for Spotify, creators, and users Develop advocacy strategies and positions that reflect Spotify’s values and support a sustainable, inclusive creative economy Travel regularly between Sydney and Canberra to maintain strong, in-person engagement Who You Are You have significant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field across Australia and New Zealand You are experienced in building relationships with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders You have a strong understanding of the ANZ political and regulatory landscape, including legislative processes You know how to turn complex policy topics into clear, actionable insights You are comfortable advising senior leaders and contributing to strategic decision-making You care about creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-looking environment for creators, platforms, and users You communicate clearly and represent organizations externally with credibility and authenticity You are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment with sound judgment Where You'll Be This role can be based in Sydney or Canberra Our global benefitsExtensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.Global parental leave, six months off - for all new parents.All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.Public AffairsGovernment AffairsPermanentSydneyYou will join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team, working at the intersection of policy, technology, and creativity. This team partners with governments, regulators, and industry groups around the world to help shape a fair, innovative, and inclusive digital ecosystem. In Australia and New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in representing Spotify’s voice on issues that matter to creators, listeners, and the broader media landscape—ranging from competition and online safety to AI and the future of the creative economy.Public AffairsGovernment AffairsPublic AffairsPublic Affairs

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SydneySydneyYou will join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team, working at the intersection of policy, technology, and creativity. This team partners with governments, regulators, and industry groups around the world to help shape a fair, innovative, and inclusive digital ecosystem. In Australia and New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in representing Spotify’s voice on issues that matter to creators, listeners, and the broader media landscape—ranging from competition and online safety to AI and the future of the creative economy.You will join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team, working at the intersection of policy, technology, and creativity. This team partners with governments, regulators, and industry groups around the world to help shape a fair, innovative, and inclusive digital ecosystem. In Australia and New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in representing Spotify’s voice on issues that matter to creators, listeners, and the broader media landscape—ranging from competition and online safety to AI and the future of the creative economy.

You will join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team, working at the intersection of policy, technology, and creativity. This team partners with governments, regulators, and industry groups around the world to help shape a fair, innovative, and inclusive digital ecosystem.

In Australia and New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in representing Spotify’s voice on issues that matter to creators, listeners, and the broader media landscape—ranging from competition and online safety to AI and the future of the creative economy.

What You'll Do Lead Spotify’s government affairs strategy across Australia and New Zealand, building trusted relationships with policymakers and stakeholders Represent Spotify in meetings with government officials, regulators, and industry groups across both markets Shape and influence public policy on issues impacting the digital, media, and creator ecosystem Provide clear, strategic guidance to senior leaders on political, legislative, and regulatory developments Partner with Legal, Communications, Music and business teams to align on priorities and messaging Monitor policy trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities for Spotify, creators, and users Develop advocacy strategies and positions that reflect Spotify’s values and support a sustainable, inclusive creative economy Travel regularly between Sydney and Canberra to maintain strong, in-person engagementWhat You'll Do Lead Spotify’s government affairs strategy across Australia and New Zealand, building trusted relationships with policymakers and stakeholders Represent Spotify in meetings with government officials, regulators, and industry groups across both markets Shape and influence public policy on issues impacting the digital, media, and creator ecosystem Provide clear, strategic guidance to senior leaders on political, legislative, and regulatory developments Partner with Legal, Communications, Music and business teams to align on priorities and messaging Monitor policy trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities for Spotify, creators, and users Develop advocacy strategies and positions that reflect Spotify’s values and support a sustainable, inclusive creative economy Travel regularly between Sydney and Canberra to maintain strong, in-person engagement

What You'll Do

Lead Spotify’s government affairs strategy across Australia and New Zealand, building trusted relationships with policymakers and stakeholders Represent Spotify in meetings with government officials, regulators, and industry groups across both markets Shape and influence public policy on issues impacting the digital, media, and creator ecosystem Provide clear, strategic guidance to senior leaders on political, legislative, and regulatory developments Partner with Legal, Communications, Music and business teams to align on priorities and messaging Monitor policy trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities for Spotify, creators, and users Develop advocacy strategies and positions that reflect Spotify’s values and support a sustainable, inclusive creative economy Travel regularly between Sydney and Canberra to maintain strong, in-person engagement

• Lead Spotify’s government affairs strategy across Australia and New Zealand, building trusted relationships with policymakers and stakeholders
• Represent Spotify in meetings with government officials, regulators, and industry groups across both markets
• Shape and influence public policy on issues impacting the digital, media, and creator ecosystem
• Provide clear, strategic guidance to senior leaders on political, legislative, and regulatory developments
• Partner with Legal, Communications, Music and business teams to align on priorities and messaging
• Monitor policy trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities for Spotify, creators, and users
• Develop advocacy strategies and positions that reflect Spotify’s values and support a sustainable, inclusive creative economy
• Travel regularly between Sydney and Canberra to maintain strong, in-person engagement

Who You Are You have significant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field across Australia and New Zealand You are experienced in building relationships with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders You have a strong understanding of the ANZ political and regulatory landscape, including legislative processes You know how to turn complex policy topics into clear, actionable insights You are comfortable advising senior leaders and contributing to strategic decision-making You care about creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-looking environment for creators, platforms, and users You communicate clearly and represent organizations externally with credibility and authenticity You are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment with sound judgmentWho You Are You have significant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field across Australia and New Zealand You are experienced in building relationships with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders You have a strong understanding of the ANZ political and regulatory landscape, including legislative processes You know how to turn complex policy topics into clear, actionable insights You are comfortable advising senior leaders and contributing to strategic decision-making You care about creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-looking environment for creators, platforms, and users You communicate clearly and represent organizations externally with credibility and authenticity You are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment with sound judgment

Who You Are

You have significant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field across Australia and New Zealand You are experienced in building relationships with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders You have a strong understanding of the ANZ political and regulatory landscape, including legislative processes You know how to turn complex policy topics into clear, actionable insights You are comfortable advising senior leaders and contributing to strategic decision-making You care about creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-looking environment for creators, platforms, and users You communicate clearly and represent organizations externally with credibility and authenticity You are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment with sound judgment

• You have significant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field across Australia and New Zealand
• You are experienced in building relationships with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders
• You have a strong understanding of the ANZ political and regulatory landscape, including legislative processes
• You know how to turn complex policy topics into clear, actionable insights
• You are comfortable advising senior leaders and contributing to strategic decision-making
• You care about creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-looking environment for creators, platforms, and users
• You communicate clearly and represent organizations externally with credibility and authenticity
• You are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment with sound judgment

Where You'll Be This role can be based in Sydney or CanberraWhere You'll Be This role can be based in Sydney or Canberra

Where You'll Be

• This role can be based in Sydney or Canberra

Our global benefitsExtensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.Global parental leave, six months off - for all new parents.All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.Our global benefits

Our global benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.Extensive learning opportunities,Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.Flexible share incentivesGlobal parental leave, six months off - for all new parents.Global parental leave, six months off - for all new parents.Global parental leave,All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.All The Feels,Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.Flexible public holidays,Quick clicksMore about Public AffairsPublic Affairs categorySee our Sydney officeSydney officeFind out about Start Your JourneyStart Your Journey

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