Chief of Staff

Waterloo, NSW. Posted 8 months ago

The role

The Chief of Staff acts as a strategic partner and force multiplier for the CEO. You will own government affairs and regulatory strategy, partner with the CEO on growth opportunities, and lead vanguard projects involving AI and emerging technology.

What you will do

Own Sonder's government affairs and regulatory strategy
Partner directly with the CEO to identify and land growth opportunities
Serve as the connective tissue between the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team
Prepare board and investor materials
Accompany the CEO on domestic and international travel
Lead vanguard projects including monitoring AI and emerging technology
Transform complex strategy into clear frameworks and actionable decisions

Required qualifications

Qualified medical or allied health training, or deep immersion in clinical/healthtech environments
Worked at McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or Macquarie at Engagement Manager / Project Leader / Principal level or above, or equivalent seniority at another top-tier strategy firm
5+ years of post-clinical or post-consulting commercial experience
Deep grasp of business strategy and finance
Direct experience engaging with health regulators, government stakeholders, or policy
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management

Nice to have

Master's degree in Business, Strategy, or Executive Leadership
Prior experience in a venture-backed SaaS or health-tech startup
Active network within government or digital health policy circles

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working environment
Free Sonder app access for you and your family
Paid parental leave: 12 weeks for Primary Carers and 4 weeks for Secondary Carers
Primary Carers returning at 80% for the first 3 months at full pay
2 days of study leave per year
Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP)
Salary packaging and novated leasing
$250 annual wellbeing fund
Free coffee
Dog-friendly office at Sydney HQ
2 days of volunteer leave per year

Before you apply

All Sonder employees are required to complete a National Police Check and Working With Children Check

About the company

Sonder provides workplace health, safety, and wellbeing through a mobile platform and human expertise. The company has grown across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK since 2017.