Policy & Public Affairs Manager

Sportsbet Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working policy with home days

Home office allowance for new starters

Parental Leave support program

Job summary

Sportsbet Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced policy professional to shape the future of regulatory, policy and reputation outcomes within a fast-moving, heavily regulated industry.

You will work within the Corporate Affairs team to stay ahead of policy developments, translate external changes into practical actions, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive safer gambling, regulatory reform and industry advocacy.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of political, legislative and regulatory processes and how they impact commercial outcomes.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings, submissions and advocacy materials.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes, lead complex issues and drive decisions without direct authority.
• Capability to combine strategic thinking with commercial acumen, balancing long-term outcomes with practical business realities.

Responsibilities

• Lead key policy portfolios and strategic initiatives, bringing together cross-functional stakeholders to drive decisions and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Develop policy positions, submissions and advocacy materials that support commercial, regulatory and reputation objectives.
• Identify emerging political, regulatory and industry trends early, translating them into proactive strategies, risks, opportunities and recommendations for the business.
• Build trusted relationships with government, regulatory bodies and industry partners to influence balanced policy outcomes.
• Provide senior leaders with clear, actionable advice on complex external issues and implications for Sportsbet's future direction.

Skills

Policy expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory affairs

Strategic thinking

Job description

Help shape the future of Sportsbet by influencing policy, regulatory and reputation outcomes that matter. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of business, government, social issues, communication and industry, whilst driving meaningful impact on some of the most important issues facing our sector.

About Us

At Sportsbet, we’re united behind our purpose to Bring Excitement to Life for over 2.4 million customers. We do this by delivering fun, challenging the status quo, and living our values. As part of the global Flutter Group, we’re a major player internationally, but in Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin, we’re a tightknit team of 1,300+ teammates (with over half in Tech & Data Science). Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools. We’re proud to be the leaders in responsible gambling in our industry, not just locally, but globally.

We are one of the top workplaces for Women through WORK180. WORK180 is a leading platform that independently assesses employers on policies, benefits and practices that support women and underrepresented groups at work. We remain committed to making Sportsbet the best place to work and encourage you to explore our employer profile on the WORK180 website to learn more about what we offer.

About The Role

Reporting into the Head of External Affairs & Policy, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of one of Australia's most recognised brands in a fast-moving and highly regulated industry. Sitting within our wider Corporate Affairs team, you'll help Sportsbet stay ahead of emerging policy, regulatory and reputational issues, turning complex external developments into clear business insights and practical action. You'll work across some of our most important priorities, including safer gambling, regulatory reform and industry advocacy, partnering with teams across the business and engaging with key external stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead key policy portfolios and strategic initiatives, bringing together cross-functional stakeholders to drive decisions and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Develop policy positions, submissions, briefings and advocacy materials that support Sportsbet's commercial, regulatory and reputation objectives.
• Identify emerging political, regulatory and industry trends early, translating them into proactive strategies, risks, opportunities and recommendations for the business.
• Build trusted relationships with government, regulatory bodies, industry partners and other key external stakeholders to influence balanced and practical policy outcomes.
• Provide senior leaders with clear, actionable advice on complex external issues and their implications for Sportsbet's future direction

About You

You're an experienced policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs or corporate affairs professional who thrives in complex and highly regulated environments. While we are big on development and offer on the job training, we want to set you up for success. So, along with a great attitude, it would be ideal that you have:

• Strong understanding of political, legislative and regulatory processes and how they impact commercial outcomes.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings, submissions and advocacy materials.
• Proven ability to influence outcomes, lead complex issues and drive decisions without direct authority.
• Capability to combine strategic thinking with commercial acumen, balancing long-term outcomes with practical business realities.

The Perks

We work hard and play hard, so along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus for permanent staff members, here's some of our other perks:

• 25 days annual leave (that's right, an additional week's leave!)
• Hybrid working policy (Monday and Friday from home) and a $1,050 home office allowance for new starters.
• Industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers and no wait time. We also have a progressive return to work benefit for your first 6 months back: come back for 3 days, get paid for 4; come back for 4 days, get paid for 5.
• Hack Days - where your creativity and collaborative ideas lead to exciting new ideas and projects for our customers.
• Access to outstanding career development programs, including expert-led internal training and external learning opportunities (staff allowance for personal development)
• Weekly concierge service including free massages and nail appointments - all onsite in our Melbourne office!
• Free breakfast, daily fresh fruit and weekly rotating socials, from Thursday office drinks to fun team events
• End of trip facilities with onsite table tennis and pool tables
• Discounted health insurance and free flu jabs yearly.

Our Focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We don't just support diversity – we celebrate it! This is a workplace where you can thrive and feel safe to bring your whole authentic self to work.

We'rean inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are, as you are - so, if you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people, so let us know how we can support you to be your best.