About Us:
CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.
Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities across ACT, NSW, VIC and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.
At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.
Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.
About the Role:
As the Government Relations Senior Adviser, you will be responsible for the day-to-day engagement with government on policies, programs and standards and advising on how they will impact and influence CDC’s operations. The Adviser will be responsible for developing CDC’s positions to government entities and ensuring that CDC’s interests are effectively communicated and advanced through advocacy, relationship building and strategic engagement with elected and appointed officials, government agencies, industry groups and other stakeholders.
Duties include:
• Build and maintain relationships with elected offices, government agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Analyse and track policy and regulatory developments, providing strategic insights to stakeholders.
• Represent CDC in routine meetings with government entities and stakeholders.
• Lead advocacy campaigns to promote CDC’s stance on key issues.
• Prepare and deliver impactful submissions and presentations to government bodies.
• Support the development of formal partnerships and provide specialized knowledge of regulatory frameworks while ensuring internal collaboration for an effective government relations approach.
About You:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong government-based stakeholder engagement skills with a strong exposure to government relations, public affairs, policy development or related field. You will have high-level written and interpersonal presentation skills, suitable for engaging at executive and board levels, effectively representing the company in engagements with stakeholders.
Working Rights:
Applicants who wish to apply for this position will need Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.
How to Apply:
If you are looking for an opportunity to 'Make Your Mark' and play a vital role in a fast-growing Australian Technology company, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.
Please ensure you take the time to align you CV with the requirements above. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.
