Head of Policy and Government Relations (12mo Fixed-Term Contract)

About the Team

DoorDash is looking for top talent to play a pivotal role in our business in Australia and New Zealand for a one year maternity leave cover. As a member of our team, you will play a key role in creating something great together and be a part of a global team helping local economies grow. We’re looking for people with deep market knowledge and excellent working relationships in Australia and New Zealand who are inspired to bring their vision, passion and skills to make an impact in our community. Join us in our global mission to empower and grow local economies.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Policy and Government Relations to lead our policy and government relations efforts in Australia and New Zealand. You can be located in Melbourne, Sydney, or Canberra. You will lead our policy function, drive our government relations strategy, executing an ambitious agenda and making an immediate impact on a fast-growing, dynamic business. Candidates must have a passion for policy, an excellent understanding of the political and regulatory environment in Australia and New Zealand, demonstrated experience working at the nexus of business and politics, well-established relationships with political bodies and decision-makers, and the determination to represent the company in trade associations and relevant fora.

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… 

• Serve as a leader for our growing business in Australia and New Zealand, crafting and executing our government relations strategy
• Work closely with our General Manager and other business partners
• Build relationships with political stakeholders including policymakers and administrative authorities at the federal and state level, as well as with relevant municipalities,  
• Represent DoorDash at regulatory hearings, including by providing testimony  
• Coordinate with trade groups and industry associations, and participate in thought leadership opportunities
• Work with other members of the policy team to mobilize all participants in our three-sided marketplace in support of DoorDash’s political strategy 
• Collaborate with policy development leads to craft policy solutions that serve business needs while serving our community and meeting political realities 

We’re excited about you because...

• You have a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Law, Political Science, International Affairs, Government, Public Affairs, related field, or equivalent practical experience
• You have [8+ years] working experience in the field of public policy or government relations 
• You have a proven ability to achieve ambitious policy outcomes 
• You have a deep understanding of government relations, including in implementing regulatory and public policy positions and strategies, grassroots organizing, and the mechanics of policymaking

 

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