Manager, Public Policy

Uber; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Uber Australia seeks a Public Policy Manager to shape mobility and delivery policy with government bodies and regulators. You will develop strategies, build trusted relationships, and advocate for reforms that support Uber's products, earners and customers across Australia and New Zealand.

In collaboration with Legal, Communications and Marketing, you will translate ambitious ideas into practical outcomes. The role requires strategic thinking, curiosity and execution to influence how the world

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in public policy, politics or government affairs
• Ability to lead multiple policy initiatives with good judgement and outcomes
• Exceptional stakeholder management and building trust across groups
• Values-aligned traits: judgement, resilience, curiosity in fast-changing environments
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills (policy campaigning a plus)

Responsibilities

• Help shape the policy environment for Uber in Australia and New Zealand.
• Shape Uber's policy positions on key legislative issues across mobility and delivery.
• Represent Uber with governments, regulators and industry groups; participate in consultations and inquiries.
• Advise senior leaders on political and regulatory issues affecting the business.
• Collaborate with Legal, Communications, Marketing and Operations to align policy work with business priorities.

Skills

Public policy

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication & storytelling

Policy advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy/law

Job description

About The Role And Team

Want to help define what's next for Uber in Australia and New Zealand?

About The Role And Team

Want to help define what's next for Uber in Australia and New Zealand?

As a Public Policy Manager at Uber, you will help influence the policy and regulatory environment across our mobility and delivery businesses. You will develop and execute strategies on priority issues, build trusted relationships with government and external stakeholders, and advocate for practical reforms that support Uber's products, earners and customers. The environment is fast-paced and requires you to execute on high-priority initiatives thoughtfully and creatively. You will contribute to decisions that matter, working closely with teams across Legal, Communications and Marketing to turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes. This role is for a strategic, curious and action-oriented problem solver who brings clarity, builds momentum and is excited by the opportunity to influence the future of mobility and delivery in Australia and New Zealand.

What You'll Do

• Help shape the policy environment that will define the future of mobility and delivery. Drive policy changes that support Uber's growth and deliver better outcomes for earners, customers and communities.
• Shape Uber's policy positions on key legislative issues across mobility and delivery.
• Represent Uber with governments, regulators and industry groups. Participate in government consultations, inquiries and regulatory processes, and shape Uber's position in them.
• Advise senior leaders on political and regulatory issues that could affect the business.
• Work closely with Legal, Communications, Marketing and Operations to align policy work with business priorities. Spot emerging policy risks and opportunities and help the business respond early.

What you'll need

• 7+ years of experience in public policy, politics or government affairs. We will also consider candidates from related backgrounds, including legal or public affairs roles with strong policy exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple policy initiatives at once with sound judgement, creativity and a strong focus on outcomes.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust across diverse internal and external groups.
• Values-aligned traits including strong judgement, resilience, curiosity and the ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong storytelling and presentation skills. Policy campaigning skills (preferred but not essential).

Ready to Ride?

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.