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Head of Public Policy - Australia

TikTok

Head of Public Policy - Australia

TikTok

Sydney, Australia

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On-site

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Full-time

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1mo ago

Benefits & Perks

Parental leave

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development budget

Flexible work arrangements

Team events and activities

Competitive salary and equity package

Parental Leave

Learning

Flexible Hours

Equity

Required Skills

React

TypeScript

Python

About Us

Tik Tok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy.

Size: 5001-10000 employees
Industry: Entertainment & Gaming, Social Media, Technology

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Responsibilities

The Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations, policy and issue area expertise, risk and crisis management and mitigation, outreach, coalitions and partnerships, and corporate social responsibility. The mission of the Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory risks to Tik Tok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and nurture relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry bodies, and political figures
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, trust and safety, communications, and product development teams, to shape product development, services, and policies
  • Advocate for policy positions that safeguard and benefit the Tik Tok user community both internally and externally
  • Monitor and analyse policy trends, legislative proposals, and relevant issues affecting the company
  • Prepare briefing papers, consultation responses, and participate in internal and external policy meetings to articulate our positions
  • Implement engagement strategies with policymakers on issues of importance to Tik Tok and our creator community

Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • Substantial experience working on relevant, high-profile public policy issues in the AUNZ region.

  • Knowledge of the Australian legislative process and political landscape.

  • Team leader with experience leading and managing public policy teams.

  • Experience managing and leading teams

  • A strong team player, capable of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.

  • Exceptional communication and analytical skills, capable of distilling and articulating complex policy issues.

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • An established reputation and network of contacts among key decision-makers across government, politics, and civil society.

  • Relevant digital policy experience, or experience in a similar media-exposed, issues-rich regulatory environment

  • Outstanding judgement, diplomacy, and advocacy skills, along with creativity.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and uncertain environment.

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Client-provided location(s): Sydney, Australia

Job ID: Tik Tok-7511284773475027218

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-06-14T00:28:06
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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • HSA
  • Life Insurance
  • Fitness Subsidies
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • On-Site Gym
  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Virtual Fitness Classes

Parental Benefits

  • Fertility Benefits
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Family Support Resources

Work Flexibility

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Opportunities

Office Life and Perks

  • Casual Dress
  • Snacks
  • Pet-friendly Office
  • Happy Hours
  • Some Meals Provided
  • Company Outings
  • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Holiday Events

Vacation and Time Off

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal/Sick Days
  • Leave of Absence

Financial and Retirement

  • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Performance Bonus
  • Company Equity

Professional Development

  • Promote From Within
  • Access to Online Courses
  • Leadership Training Program
  • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Mentor Program

Diversity and Inclusion

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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About TikTok

TikTok

TikTok

Late Stage

A short-form video entertainment app and social network platform

10,001+

Employees

Los Angeles

Headquarters

$220B

Valuation

Reviews

3.1

3 reviews

Work Life Balance

1.5

Compensation

2.0

Culture

1.2

Career

1.8

Management

1.0

5%

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Pros

Limited positive feedback available

Company size allows for potential opportunities

Technology platform experience

Cons

Mass layoffs and poor handling of terminations

Unprofessional management and HR behavior

Exposure to traumatic content without adequate support

Salary Ranges

52 data points

Mid/L4

Mid/L4 · 2D 3D Artist

1 reports

$195,000

total / year

Base

$150,000

Stock

-

Bonus

-

$195,000

$195,000

Interview Experience

4 interviews

Difficulty

3.5

/ 5

Duration

21-35 weeks

Experience

Positive 0%

Neutral 25%

Negative 75%

Interview Process

1

Application Review

2

Recruiter Screen

3

Online Assessment

4

Technical Phone Screen

5

Onsite/Virtual Interviews

6

Team Matching

7

Offer

Common Questions

Coding/Algorithm

System Design

Behavioral/STAR

Technical Knowledge

Data Structures