Posted: 10th March 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
IAB Australia is looking for someone to join the peak digital advertising industry body in Australia. This position will distil and navigate the local and global regulatory frameworks that underpin the digital advertising ecosystem today and more importantly tomorrow. The Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs role will be responsible for working with IAB member organisations, other trade associations, policy makers and the global IAB network.
This role is perfect for a smart, curious and details obsessed policy professional who understands the digital advertising industry and its critical role in the ad-supported internet.
Working with the CEO, Director of Research and Tech Lead this role will take the lead on policy and regulatory issues facing the digital advertising industry. Not only will the candidate work with the IAB team and board but the best and brightest across the industry locally and globally. The work will cover a wide range of topics including:
- data governance
- consumer privacy
- AI in advertising
- ad tech standards and transparency
- local advertising self-regulation and codes
- regulation and policy development in relation to developing digital advertising channels (e.g. retail media, programmatic audio & digital out of home)
- changing media consumption trends and market implications
- online scams
- brand safety
Your work will display a solid understanding of privacy regulation and have 5+ years’ experience in policy, government &/or legal work. An understanding of digital marketing is highly advantageous. You will be a vital member of a small team at the heart of a $16B industry.
The Role:
The Policy and Regulatory Affairs role plays a vital role for IAB members and the industry by:
- Providing a trusted and respected policy and regulatory affairs function and leadership
- Reviewing, summarising, communicating and shaping key privacy, data, media, ad tech and communications policies that impact our member organisations
- Provide regular briefing documents and presentations to the IAB executive, board and members on key policy issues
- Developing whitepapers and other educational materials for IAB members and the industry
- Representing IAB Australia and the digital advertising industry at meetings and forums with corporate members, other industry associations and regulators
- Working collaboratively with other industry and government bodies to understand the changing landscape as well as identifying cross industry policies and initiatives that help the market operate effectively
- Working with the IAB executive, board and councils to continue to evolve industry best practice and policies
- Working with the IAB Director of Research to develop industry research projects
- Working with the IAB Tech Lead to help develop and review technical and governance solutions for digital advertising to operate efficiently, effectively and responsibly
- Writing thought leadership pieces for media and developing conference presentations
Working relationships:
- Internal – IAB team and board
- External – IAB members, other industry and regulatory bodies, overseas IAB chapters and government
Reports to: CEO
Next Steps: If you are interested in this position please email the IAB Australia CEO Gai Le Roy (gai@iabaustralia.com.au) with a copy of your CV or a link to your work history.
A copy of this job description can be downloaded here.