Why Join Us?
Southern Cross Media Group (ASX: SXL) is one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across broadcast television, audio, publishing and digital. The company owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), the Seven Network and its channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; LiSTNR; the Hit and Triple M radio networks; The Nightly; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and PerthNow.
We believe in the power of collaboration, innovation, and pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional experiences to our listeners. We are forging the way for the future of audio.
About the role:
We’re looking for a permanent, part-time Government & Regulatory Affairs Advisor to lead our engagement with government, regulators and key industry stakeholders. In this role, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders to provide strategic policy advice and help shape outcomes that directly impact the business.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading our engagement strategy with government, regulators and industry stakeholders
- Building and leveraging senior relationships across government to influence policy and regulatory outcomes
- Providing strategic advice to senior leaders on policy, legislation and regulatory developments
- Translating complex policy changes into clear commercial insights, risks and opportunities
- Representing the organisation externally, shaping submissions, briefings and advocacy aligned to our strategic priorities
This is a senior opportunity for someone with strong government connections, excellent influencing skills, and the confidence to operate in complex, high-profile environments.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs or a related field
- Demonstrated experience engaging with senior government stakeholders (e.g. Ministers, advisors, regulators)
- Established and credible networks across federal and/or state government, with the ability to leverage relationships to influence outcomes
- Strong understanding of the Australian political and regulatory landscape
- Experience operating in complex or highly regulated industries (e.g. media, telecommunications, infrastructure) preferred
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to link policy to business outcomes
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
