Public Policy lead Australia & New Zealand
Workday
Date: 18 hours ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Contract type: Full time
Your work days are brighter here.
At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
About The Team
Workday is expanding rapidly in APAC and has a growing presence in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), including in the public sector market. Workday’s Corporate Affairs team supports our growth in ANZ and globally by helping to shape a business environment conducive to Workday’s strategy, by partnering with our teams focusing on public sector business development, and by elevating Workday’s global brand.
Our Corporate Affairs team is seeking an experienced and capable team member, who will drive and lead Workday’s corporate affairs and public policy engagement and support our public sector business development in Australia and New Zealand. You will be joining a dynamic and results-oriented government relations team, working closely with our Legal, Compliance & Corporate Affairs colleagues, and engaging with the public sector sales, corporate communications and marketing teams.
About The Role
Located in Australia and reporting to Senior Director, Global Public Policy based in Copenhagen, the responsibilities of this position include:
The successful candidate will:
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers.
Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not.
In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.
About The Team
Workday is expanding rapidly in APAC and has a growing presence in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), including in the public sector market. Workday’s Corporate Affairs team supports our growth in ANZ and globally by helping to shape a business environment conducive to Workday’s strategy, by partnering with our teams focusing on public sector business development, and by elevating Workday’s global brand.
Our Corporate Affairs team is seeking an experienced and capable team member, who will drive and lead Workday’s corporate affairs and public policy engagement and support our public sector business development in Australia and New Zealand. You will be joining a dynamic and results-oriented government relations team, working closely with our Legal, Compliance & Corporate Affairs colleagues, and engaging with the public sector sales, corporate communications and marketing teams.
About The Role
Located in Australia and reporting to Senior Director, Global Public Policy based in Copenhagen, the responsibilities of this position include:
- Building and reinforcing Workday’s relationships with ANZ Government civil servants, Members of Cabinet, and Members of Parliament. These include both political appointees and working level civil servants.
- Leading Workday’s relationship with industry bodies and ensuring that Workday is represented and actively engaged in the right working groups and committees.
- Coordinating Workday participation in industry, think tank and other third-party events, and leading the organisation of Workday events involving government and public sector audiences.
- Working with corporate communications, marketing and other teams to create compelling Workday messaging and materials highlighting Workday’s contribution to both Australia and New Zealand’s economies and societies, through innovation, investment and employment.
- Coordinating external corporate affairs consultancy resources, managing projects according to clear goals.
- Supporting Workday’s ANZ public sector sales team on procurements and pursuits and ensuring the team is kept up to date on pre-market developments.
- Handling Workday’s ANZ policy agenda on issues that affect Workday’s operations, products and customers. These issues include: international data flows and data protection, ANZ public sector financial and technology strategy, public sector procurement policy, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, workforce development and skills.
- Establishing close internal relationships with Workday’s senior management in ANZ, corporate communications, public sector sales, marketing, as well as LCCA teams.
The successful candidate will:
- Have at eight+ years of relevant professional experience from Australian public sector agencies, corporations, trade associations or consultancies / law firms.
- Have a proven understanding of ANZ political and policy processes and institutions, in particular those relevant for public sector financial and technology decision making.
- Have a proven track record of enabling public sector business development.
- Understand the policy, technology and business landscape for the ANZ and global technology sector, especially as regards the cloud and SaaS industries.
- Have established networks and working relationships within ANZ policy environments, both public institutions and private sector bodies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills: ability to produce high-quality writing on complex issues, and to engage with senior policy makers with integrity and credibility.
- Ability to balance different priorities and running multiple projects simultaneously.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, be able to work with a high degree of independence and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong collaboration and team-working skills.
- Great sense of humour
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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