Head of Public Policy - Australia

Responsibilities

The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team’s work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations, policy and issue area expertise, risk and crisis management and mitigation, outreach, coalitions and partnerships, and corporate social responsibility. The mission of the Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory risks to TikTok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business. Responsibilities - Develop and nurture relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry bodies, and political figures - Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, trust and safety, communications, and product development teams, to shape product development, services, and policies - Advocate for policy positions that safeguard and benefit the TikTok user community both internally and externally - Monitor and analyse policy trends, legislative proposals, and relevant issues affecting the company - Prepare briefing papers, consultation responses, and participate in internal and external policy meetings to articulate our positions - Implement engagement strategies with policymakers on issues of importance to TikTok and our creator community

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. - Substantial experience working on relevant, high-profile public policy issues in the AUNZ region. - Knowledge of the Australian legislative process and political landscape. - Team leader with experience leading and managing public policy teams. - Experience managing and leading teams - A strong team player, capable of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. - Exceptional communication and analytical skills, capable of distilling and articulating complex policy issues. Preferred Qualifications - An established reputation and network of contacts among key decision-makers across government, politics, and civil society. - Relevant digital policy experience, or experience in a similar media-exposed, issues-rich regulatory environment - Outstanding judgement, diplomacy, and advocacy skills, along with creativity. - Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and uncertain environment.

Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Acknowledgment of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, TikTok acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.