APAC Policy & Government Affairs Leader

Salesforce, Inc.; Australia; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. in Australia seeks a senior Government Affairs professional to lead engagement with federal and state governments, shaping AI governance, cloud security, data sovereignty, and IT modernisation policy.

The role sits within our International Government Affairs team and reports to the APAC VP of Government Affairs. You will drive policy advocacy, build trusted relationships with government decision-makers, and collaborate with legal, PR, compliance, security, and product teams to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior government affairs experience in technology or public sector.
• Deep knowledge of Australian policy-making and regulatory processes.
• Experience with cloud/AI policy and government procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive government relations strategies with Australian officials.
• Build relationships with ministers, agencies, and procurement leaders.
• Collaborate with Legal, PR, Compliance, Security, and Product teams.
• Represent Salesforce in policy coalitions and industry groups.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Tech policy

Executive communication

Matrix leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, International Relations

Equivalent practical experience in public policy

Job description

Salesforce, Inc. in Australia seeks a senior Government Affairs professional to lead engagement with federal and state governments, shaping AI governance, cloud security, data sovereignty, and IT modernisation policy.

The role sits within our International Government Affairs team and reports to the APAC VP of Government Affairs. You will drive policy advocacy, build trusted relationships with government decision-makers, and collaborate with legal, PR, compliance, security, and product teams to