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Community Engagement Manager, Data Centres (Australia)

AnthropicSydney, Australia | Remote-Friendly, AustraliaPublic Policy
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
19 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Community Engagement Manager, Data Centres role at Anthropic is based in Sydney, Australia, with remote-friendly flexibility within the region, making it ideal for a relationship-driven professional passionate about infrastructure development. This position serves as the local face of Anthropic in areas where data centres are planned, built, and operated.

Role Overview

Anthropic is expanding its physical infrastructure to support the creation of reliable and safe artificial intelligence systems. This role within the Public Policy team focuses on building lasting relationships with local communities, regional councils, and stakeholders in Australia. The professional in this position will act as a bridge between internal infrastructure teams and local residents, ensuring that projects align with community needs while helping the company grow responsibly.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted relationships with local councils, state government agencies, regional development organisations, and community groups.
Create and execute targeted community engagement strategies covering site selection, pre-development, construction, and ongoing operations.
Host public forums, town halls, listening sessions, and planning hearings to represent Anthropic transparently.
Monitor local political dynamics and community sentiment, advising internal teams on risks and engagement posture.
Collaborate with Real Estate, Infrastructure, Communications, and Energy teams to integrate community feedback into operational plans.
Coordinate corporate social responsibility programs, charitable donations, and local economic development partnerships.
Develop a scalable community engagement playbook to guide future infrastructure expansion.

Requirements

Professional background in community affairs, public affairs, government relations, economic development, or local and state government.
Direct experience engaging with local councils and state governments regarding large infrastructure, technology, energy, or construction projects.
Strong record as a relationship and coalition builder capable of navigating difficult conversations.
Capability to represent the organisation credibly in public settings such as town halls, press interviews, and planning hearings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex operational plans simply.
Independent working style with the ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements across various markets.
Based in Australia or willing to relocate, with readiness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant field.

Nice to Have

Seven or more years of experience specifically in community engagement for data centres, utilities, or large-scale industrial infrastructure.
Familiarity with regional and local land use, zoning, and planning approval processes.
Prior experience managing corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Established network with civic, workforce, or economic development organisations in the target markets.
Experience collaborating simultaneously across legal, real estate, communications, and policy departments.

Skills and Tools

Stakeholder mapping and management
Public speaking and town hall facilitation
Local government navigation and policy analysis
Cross-functional project coordination
Plain-language technical translation
Community sentiment monitoring

Salary and Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave policies
Flexible working hours
Access to a collaborative office space
Visa sponsorship availability for qualified candidates

About the Company

Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation dedicated to building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that benefit society. The organisation brings together researchers, engineers, and policy experts to tackle large-scale scientific and technical challenges in artificial intelligence safety and deployment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official company careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

The role is based in Sydney, Australia, with remote-friendly flexibility across Australia and regular regional travel up to 50% of the time.

Is visa sponsorship available for this position?

Yes, Anthropic offers visa sponsorship for qualified candidates and works with an immigration lawyer to assist with the process.

What department does this role belong to?

This position is part of the Public Policy team at Anthropic.

Is this a communications or government affairs role?

It involves elements of both communications and government affairs, but it is primarily a relationship role focused on community integration and trust-building around data centre infrastructure.

What level of travel is required?

The role requires regular travel within the region, up to 50% of the time, along with occasional visits to other Anthropic data centre markets.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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