Policy & Public Affairs Manager
Sportsbet AU is seeking a Policy & Public Affairs Manager to play a key role in shaping the future of the brand within a fast-moving and highly regulated industry. Sitting within the Corporate Affairs team, this role involves helping the business stay ahead of emerging policy, regulatory, and reputational issues by turning complex external developments into clear business insights and practical action.
The successful candidate will work across critical priorities, including safer gambling, regulatory reform, and industry advocacy. This involves partnering with teams across the business and engaging with key external stakeholders to drive positive outcomes.
- Lead key policy portfolios and strategic initiatives, bringing together cross-functional stakeholders to drive decisions and deliver impactful outcomes.
- Develop policy positions, submissions, briefings, and advocacy materials that support Sportsbet AU's commercial, regulatory, and reputation objectives.
- Identify emerging political, regulatory, and industry trends early, translating them into proactive strategies, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for the business.
- Build trusted relationships with government, regulatory bodies, industry partners, and other key external stakeholders to influence balanced and practical policy outcomes.
- Provide senior leaders with clear, actionable advice on complex external issues and their implications for the future direction of Sportsbet AU.
- Strong understanding of political, legislative, and regulatory processes and how they impact commercial outcomes. (required)
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive briefings, submissions, and advocacy materials. (required)
- Proven ability to influence outcomes, lead complex issues, and drive decisions without direct authority. (required)
- Capability to combine strategic thinking with commercial acumen, balancing long-term outcomes with practical business realities. (required)
- Competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Hybrid working policy with a $1,050 home office allowance for new starters.
- Industry-leading parental leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for primary carers.
- Progressive return to work benefit for the first 6 months.
- Access to career development programs and internal/external training.
- Weekly concierge service including free massages and nail appointments.
- Free breakfast, daily fresh fruit, and weekly rotating socials.
- End of trip facilities with onsite table tennis and pool tables.
- Discounted health insurance and free annual flu jabs.
Sportsbet is a leading Australian online wagering operator and part of Flutter Entertainment. It serves more than 2.4 million customers through a customer-first, insight-driven approach, helping Australians engage with racing and sporting events. The company employs more than 1,300 people across Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin, with over half working in technology and data. As a market leader, Sportsbet emphasises corporate and social responsibility, customer safety and high industry standards, and is headquartered in Melbourne.