Senior Manager Government Relations

The Role

As Senior Manager Government Relations youll play a key role in shaping SEEKs engagement with governments across Asia. Youll work on public policy issues that matter to SEEKs business our customers and the broader labour market.

This is a newly created role within SEEKs growing Government Relations and Economics (GR&E) function in Asia. Reporting to the Head of Government Relations and Economics (who reports to the CFO) youll lead SEEKs government engagement and policy advocacy across Asian markets with a primary focus on Malaysia and Singapore and some engagement in Indonesia.

Our Country Managing Directors and senior leaders remain SEEKs primary representatives to government. Your role is to strengthen and support these relationships by providing clear policy insights advocacy frameworks and practical support to help leaders engage effectively on public policy.

Youll work closely with the Economics team Corporate Communications and senior leaders across Commercial Product and Strategy.

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders are well informed on policy and regulatory developments that impact SEEK
• Incountry leaders feel confident and supported to engage on public policy issues
• Policy risks and opportunities are identified early and clearly communicated
• SEEK is seen as a trusted constructive contributor across government and industry

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver SEEKs government relations and policy advocacy strategy across Asia
• Support inmarket leaders with policy briefings engagement preparation correspondence and followup
• Maintain an AIenabled humanassured scan of policy and regulatory developments across markets
• Build and manage priority stakeholder engagement plans using SEEKs Government Relationship Management (GRM) platform
• Establish and coordinate SEEKs Government Relations Community of Practice across Asia
• Partner closely with internal teams including Economics Communications Investor Relations Risk Commercial Strategy Product and AI Platform Services
• Prepare highquality written materials including ministerial briefs submissions policy papers and executive updates
• Leverage Australian Government relationships and relevant industry groups to support SEEKs policy agenda
• Contribute to broader government relations policy and research activities as needed

The Team

SEEKs Government Relations function focuses on policy areas where SEEK can add real value supporting evidencebased policy and outcomes aligned to our purpose and strategy.

The team works closely with SEEKs Economics function using labour market data and insights to build credibility and trusted relationships with governments and stakeholders.

The GR&E function is a small specialist team. This role does not have direct reports and works in a highly collaborative matrixed environment.

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in public policy government administration politics communications international affairs or a related field
• Seniorlevel experience in government relations in Singapore and/or Malaysia ideally in a fastmoving environment
• Strong understanding of how government works in these markets with established networks and trusted relationships
• Experience managing complex public policy issues and delivering effective advocacy strategies
• Confidence supporting senior leaders to engage on policy and regulatory matters
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills
• Comfort working with data and AIenabled insights to inform policy discussions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You act with integrity and sound judgment
• Youre strategic practical and outcomesfocused
• Youre comfortable working in ambiguity and taking initiative
• You build trust and credibility with senior stakeholders
• You enjoy working collaboratively and empowering others
• You bring commercial awareness and an external perspective
• You have a positive cando mindset and a genuine interest in public policy

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time