Government Relations Manager

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS MANAGER – CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNANCE - SYDNEY

At Allianz, we’re proud to be named one of the Best Workplaces in Australia 2025 and a Great Place to Work. As a leading global insurance and asset management brand, we prioritise care for our customers, the planet, and each other. We hire the very best people to further our commitment to caring and securing the future for our customers.

We offer an inclusive workplace where everyone feels like they belong, while promoting a culture of lifelong learning, development, and global mobility. Join us and share your ideas, be inspired, give back to the community and feel proud to be a part of an organisation doing meaningful work that matters while supporting sustainability, mental health, and well-being.

Let’s care for tomorrow, so we can create a better future together, for everyone.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the CA&G team in carrying out its broader activities in relation to regulatory affairs, public policy and corporate affairs.

About the Role

• Monitor political, policy, and regulatory trends at Federal and State/Territory levels, including perspectives of political parties, members of parliament, and the public.
• Stay informed on current regulatory proposals, issues, and trends impacting the general insurance sector and Allianz, with a focus on customers, employees, business partners, shareholders, and the broader community.
• Collaborate with the General Manager, CAG team, and senior executives to develop Allianz’s positions on regulatory matters or respond to proposed changes by governments, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis on insurance regulatory and policy issues, provide advice, and prepare submissions and briefs to support Allianz’s advocacy efforts.
• Design and execute strategies to advocate Allianz’s positions with government officials, members of parliament, ministerial advisers, and other external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with members of parliament, advisers, government officials, and external stakeholders, and collaborate with the Insurance Council of Australia ICA to represent Allianz’s interests.

About you

• Hold tertiary qualifications in business, law, economics, public policy, government, and/or politics, with at least five years of experience in a corporate environment, industry association, ministerial office, or government agency, preferably with knowledge of financial services regulation and general insurance policy issues.
• Demonstrated experience in government relations, regulatory/policy analysis, advocacy, and engaging with MPs, ministerial advisers, government officials, and community/consumer advocates.
• Possess or have the ability to build a strong network of relationships with MPs, advisers, and officials at Federal and/or State levels, particularly in financial services-related portfolios such as Treasury, climate, and emergency services.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, influence outcomes, and deliver complex tasks within constraints, supported by excellent verbal, written communication, and advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to interpret data, identify trends, and solve problems, combined with effective planning, prioritization, and task management skills.
• A passion for leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Benefits and perks

• Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, open-minded team focused on customer outcomes, bringing your authentic self to work every day!
• Work-life balance: Enjoy our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, and tailored workplace adjustments, where possible.
• Career Development: Access mentoring, development and global mobility opportunities for growth and success, including access to over 10,000 learning resources.
• Financial and Well-being Perks: Enjoy discounts on Allianz products, retail, tech, and travel, plus financial wellness initiatives and the Employee Share Purchase Program- own a piece of your employer!
• For more details about our benefits, visit the Allianz Careers site.

About Allianz Group

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matters, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Adjustments and support

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to careers@allianz.com.au for a confidential conversation.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. www.allianz.com.au/careers

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