Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager

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Google is seeking a Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager in Canberra to join its global Government Affairs and Public Policy team. This full time onsite role blends cross regional collaboration with strategic policy work, requiring you to engage policymakers, shape messaging, and translate external perspectives into Google’s strategy. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least seven years in public policy and government affairs within technology contexts, and experience working with international teams and diverse stakeholders. Prioritize evidence of advocating on core tech policy issues and a strong understanding of internet technologies and policy environments. To apply, tailor your resume and cover letter to show concrete policy outcomes, cross functional leadership, and examples of shaping policy dialogue and events.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 7 years of experience in public policy and government affairs, working on technology issues or in relevant policy contexts within government, think tanks, public interest groups, law or relevant industry associations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with international teams and a variety of cross-functional stakeholders, and in executing strategies to deliver solutions.
• Experience advocating in core tech policy issues.
• Knowledge of internet technologies and the policy environments.

About the job

As a member of Google’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team, you'll be part of a global government affairs team, working across regions, product areas, and functions. You’ll combine creativity and intellectual excellence with the organizational skills to manage various campaigns, projects and initiatives. In this role, you’ll advocate for Google to bring external perspectives back into the company to inform our perception and direction. You're passionate about the opportunity to shape the future of how we use and build technology for everyone.

Google takes its responsibilities seriously, including engaging with government and other stakeholders on important public policy challenges. The Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) team leads the company’s engagement with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators and third-parties in the formation of public policy. Working closely with Google leaders, GAPP seeks to identify key policy issues, listen carefully to others’ views and opinions, and distill and share the company’s perspective on those issues with external stakeholders. While we focus on challenges affecting the internet, our issue areas are increasingly broad and encompass many areas where public policy, business, and technology intersect.

Responsibilities

• Develop ways to engage policymakers and stakeholders on matters affecting Google’s products, its contribution to society, and responsible stewardship.
• Shape messaging strategies and draft communications (e.g., narratives, leave-behinds).   
• Work with the broader Government Affairs and Public Policy team and other internal stakeholders to develop and execute a government affairs and public policy strategy.
• Work on Google’s presence and policy programming at key local, regional and international convenings.
• Engage with policymakers, industry players, think tanks, and opinion formers to help shape policy dialogue.