Senior Manager of Government Relations

At Aristocrat, we don't just lead the gaming industry; we reinvent it with each new innovation and approach. Our mission is to bring happiness to life through the power of play. Our culture is founded on excellence, inclusion, and a dedication to responsible gameplay. As the Senior Manager of Government Relations, you will hold a meaningful role in promoting Aristocrat's interests within the regulatory environment. You will also be involved in crafting public policy positions that support our strategic goals. This position provides an outstanding chance to create a significant impact on our business and collaborate with a team focused on achieving world-class results! What You'll Do Contribute to a successful government relations initiative in North America that aligns with the strategic priorities of Aristocrat Group and all of its business units. Direct the creation and implementation of government relations strategies for the Aristocrat Interactive business unit, concentrating on iLottery and iGaming operations and growth plans. Analyze and interpret existing and emerging government policies and their potential impact on the business. Represent Aristocrat Interactive, build networks, and advance business interests in industry and trade associations, as well as with other organizations and key collaborators. Cultivate and maintain collaborator relationships within Aristocrat Interactive and other Aristocrat teams to ensure a comprehensive understanding of business needs, effective prioritization, and detailed reporting. Build relevant position papers and advocacy materials for briefing senior leadership. Ensure adherence to all relevant laws and guidelines concerning lobbying and the involvement of consultants, including following Aristocrat’s stringent internal policies and procedures. Manage departmental resources, including onboarding, organizing, and overseeing consultants. What We're Looking For Minimum of 8+ years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field, preferably in a corporate or association environment. Solid knowledge of policy development processes in North America and the capability to navigate complex legislative and regulatory environments. Proven track record of building and maintaining professional relationships with trade associations, elected officials, government agencies, and other collaborators. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex policy issues to diverse audiences, including executive levels. Ability to partner with business collaborators to understand strategic priorities, develop relevant plans, assess risks and opportunities, and provide mature counsel. High ethical standards, strong personal integrity, and a dedication to compliance and transparency in all interactions. Ability to balance multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities, to achieve positive outcomes. Established skill in directing consultants and maintaining alignment with processes and policies. Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with a diverse group across cultures and time zones. Flexibility in work hours and travel as required. Why Aristocrat? Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. We deliver great performance for our B2B customers and bring joy to the lives of the millions of people who love to play our casino and mobile games. And while we focus on fun, we never forget our responsibilities. We strive to lead the way in responsible gameplay, and to lift the bar in company governance, employee wellbeing and sustainability. We’re a diverse business united by shared values and an inspiring mission to bring joy to life through the power of play. We aim to create an environment where individual differences are valued, and all employees have the opportunity to realize their potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V World Leader in Gaming Entertainment Robust benefits package Global career opportunities Our Values All about the Player Talent Unleashed Collective Brilliance Good Business Good Citizen Travel Expectations Up to 25% Pay Range $115,500 - $214,500 per year Our goal is to pay a market competitive salary focusing near the median of our pay ranges. However, final offers for all positions will be based on several factors such as experience level, education, skills, work location, and internal pay equity. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, more details available at Additional Information At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery. Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat. Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play! Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law. If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io. At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe. Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community. You can read more about our progress here: