Senior Government Relations Advisor

Equifax; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Equifax is seeking a stand-alone Government Relations Senior Advisor, based in North Sydney or Melbourne, to shape regulatory strategy for the Australian market. You will engage federal and state officials, monitor reforms, and articulate the company’s policy positions through submissions and advocacy.

You will lead strategy development, build coalitions, and work with Legal, Communications, and business units to ensure a unified approach to government relations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Australian legislative and regulatory processes at federal and state levels.
• Established network of relationships with government officials and their advisors.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to analyse complex policy issues and develop effective advocacy strategies.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy aligned with Equifax’s business goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key government officials at federal and state levels.
• Proactively monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory reforms, assessing their potential impact on Equifax.
• Articulate Equifax’s position on policy issues through advocacy and communication.
• Prepare high-quality written communications for government bodies, including submissions and policy briefs.
• Represent Equifax at industry events, conferences, and meetings with government stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Legal, Communications, and Business Units to ensure a unified approach to government relations initiatives.
• Build and maintain coalitions with other organisations to advance shared policy objectives.

Skills

Government relations

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Advocacy

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Law, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Join Equifax, a global leader in data, analytics, and information services, and play a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory landscape impacting our business. As a stand-alone Government Relations Senior Advisor, you will be an integral part of our Strategy, Growth & Innovation team, working at the forefront of engagement with government stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your deep understanding of political environments to advocate for Equifax’s strategic objectives and contribute to our continued success in the Australian market.

This role can be based in either our North Sydney or Melbourne offices.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy aligned with Equifax’s business goals.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key government officials at federal and state levels.

• Proactively monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory reforms, assessing their potential impact on Equifax.

• Articulate Equifax’s position on relevant policy issues through effective advocacy and communication.

• Prepare high-quality written communications for government bodies, including submissions and policy briefs.

• Represent Equifax at industry events, conferences, and meetings with government stakeholders.

• Collaborate closely with internal teams (Legal, Communications, Business Units) to ensure a unified approach to government relations initiatives.

• Build and maintain coalitions with other organisations to advance shared policy objectives.

What you’ll need:

• Extensive experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.

• A strong understanding of Australian legislative and regulatory processes at both federal and state levels.

• An established network of relationships with government officials and their advisors.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills.

• Proven ability to analyse complex policy issues, identify potential impacts, and develop effective advocacy strategies.

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

What could set you apart:

• An understanding of the financial services industry and data privacy regulations in Australia.

• A proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes and achieving advocacy goals.

• Demonstrated experience in building and leading successful coalitions with industry partners.

• Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse groups.

Primary Location:

AUS-Sydney-Blue-Street

AUS-Melbourne

Function:

Function - Legal

Schedule:

Full time