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Head of Government Affairs Australia New Zealand

Spotify

Policy, Planning & Regulation

Location: Sydney, NSW
Type: Full-time

You will join Spotify’s Global Government Affairs team, working at the intersection of policy, technology, and creativity. This team partners with governments, regulators, and industry groups around the world to help …

About the role

In Australia and New Zealand, you’ll play a key role in representing Spotify’s voice on issues that matter to creators, listeners, and the broader media landscape—ranging from competition and online safety to AI and the future of the creative economy.

What You'll Do

Lead Spotify’s government affairs strategy across Australia and New Zealand, building trusted relationships with policymakers and stakeholders
Represent Spotify in meetings with government officials, regulators, and industry groups across both markets
Shape and influence public policy on issues impacting the digital, media, and creator ecosystem
Provide clear, strategic guidance to senior leaders on political, legislative, and regulatory developments
Partner with Legal, Communications, Music and business teams to align on priorities and messaging
Monitor policy trends and proactively identify risks and opportunities for Spotify, creators, and users
Develop advocacy strategies and positions that reflect Spotify’s values and support a sustainable, inclusive creative economy
Travel regularly between Sydney and Canberra to maintain strong, in-person engagement

Who You Are

You have significant experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related field across Australia and New Zealand
You are experienced in building relationships with government officials, regulators, and industry stakeholders
You have a strong understanding of the ANZ political and regulatory landscape, including legislative processes
You know how to turn complex policy topics into clear, actionable insights
You are comfortable advising senior leaders and contributing to strategic decision-making
You care about creating a fair, inclusive, and forward-looking environment for creators, platforms, and users
You communicate clearly and represent organizations externally with credibility and authenticity
You are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment with sound judgment

Where You'll Be

This role can be based in Sydney or Canberra

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice

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