Equifax

Senior Government Relations Advisor

Australia · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerEquifax
LocationAustralia
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted24 Apr 2026

Join Equifax, a global leader in data, analytics, and information services, and play a pivotal role in shaping the regulatory landscape impacting our business. As a stand-alone Government Relations Senior Advisor, you will be an integral part of our Strategy, Growth & Innovation team, working at the forefront of engagement with government stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your deep understanding of political environments to advocate for Equifax's strategic objectives and contribute to our continued success in the Australian market.

This role can be based in either our North Sydney or Melbourne offices.

What you'll do:

Develop and execute a comprehensive government relations strategy aligned with Equifax's business goals.

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key government officials at federal and state levels.

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Proactively monitor and analyse legislative and regulatory reforms, assessing their potential impact on Equifax.

Articulate Equifax's position on relevant policy issues through effective advocacy and communication.

Prepare high-quality written communications for government bodies, including submissions and policy briefs.

Represent Equifax at industry events, conferences, and meetings with government stakeholders.

Collaborate closely with internal teams (Legal, Communications, Business Units) to ensure a unified approach to government relations initiatives.

Build and maintain coalitions with other organisations to advance shared policy objectives.

What you'll need:

Extensive experience in government relations, public policy, or a related field.

A strong understanding of Australian legislative and regulatory processes at both federal and state levels.

An established network of relationships with government officials and their advisors.

Exceptional written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and advocacy skills.

Proven ability to analyse complex policy issues, identify potential impacts, and develop effective advocacy strategies.

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.

What could set you apart:

An understanding of the financial services industry and data privacy regulations in Australia.

A proven track record of successfully influencing policy outcomes and achieving advocacy goals.

Demonstrated experience in building and leading successful coalitions with industry partners.

Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse groups.

Primary Location:

AUS-Sydney-Blue-Street

AUS-Melbourne

Function:

Function - Legal

Schedule:

Full time

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