Head of Justice and Public Safety

Head of Justice and Public Safety & Federal Government – ANZ Public Sector Industry Business Development Team Apply for the Head of Justice and Public Safety & Federal Government role at Amazon Web Services (AWS) . Description AWS is seeking an experienced Industry Leader to inspire, drive innovation, and spearhead the transformation of Justice & Public Safety (JPS) and Federal Government customers across Australia and New Zealand. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership, relationship building, and technical expertise to expand AWS's footprint across federal agencies and the JPS sector—encompassing policing, courts, corrections, emergency services, national security, and border protection. Core Pillars Inspire : Shape policy settings and drive long‑term transformation by engaging with government agencies, ministers, senior policymakers, regulators, partners, and industry associations. Translate : Convert complex customer challenges into repeatable, scalable go‑to‑market (GTM) strategies and technology solutions delivered through AWS services and partner ecosystem. Enable : Infuse industry expertise across the AWS Partner Network and internal teams through value maps, joint GTM plans, and enablement programs. Key job responsibilities Thought Leadership : Serve as a super‑influencer and evangelist for AWS within Federal and JPS sectors through keynote speeches, panel discussions, publications, and industry events. GTM Strategy Ownership : Lead creation, inspection, and evolution of industry GTM strategy across ANZ with customer‑obsessed continuous improvement. Executive Engagement : Own C‑level relationships with federal agencies and JPS authorities to establish new business and enable long‑term opportunities. Force Multiplier : Provide differentiated support to account and partner teams through executive briefings, presentations, account planning, and proposal preparation. Lead the development of a robust community of partners that can support federal government and JPS customers. Customer Advocacy : Act as feedback conduit between customers and AWS product/service teams to shape future strategies. Market Development : Drive cloud adoption in a sector with 90% on‑premises IT estate and only 40% open to cloud adoption, addressing shared challenges including legacy DC exit, mainframe risks, fragmented data silos, and inefficient business processes. Team Development : Hire and develop top talent while building culturally aligned partner relationships. A day in the life Your mornings might start inspiring the sector—delivering keynotes at government forums showcasing cloud‑based transformation success stories, or hosting roundtables with federal agency leaders demonstrating what's possible in modernising justice and public safety systems. By midday, you're translating those ideas into action, working with partners to convert industry challenges into concrete go‑to‑market strategies and repeatable solutions. Afternoons could be spent on enabling your village—running workshops to build sector empathy across your teams, briefing architects on compliance nuances, and helping partners speak the language of mission outcomes. Beyond the regular rhythm, you're the bridge between worlds—meeting with Ministers in Canberra and Wellington one day, feeding agency insights back to product teams the next, constantly connecting vision with execution across the entire village. About The Team The ANZ Public Sector Industry Business Development team brings deep sector expertise and credibility to government transformation. Our industry leaders aren't just technology experts—they're former practitioners who have walked in our customers' shoes, whether as education leaders, healthcare executives, judicial officials, researchers, or regulators. This firsthand experience lets them engage authentically with Ministers, Secretaries, and agency executives about mission outcomes, not just IT solutions. As single‑threaded leaders for their industries, the team orchestrates complex go‑to‑market strategies across sales, partners, and marketing—balancing long‑term industry transformation with immediate customer needs. Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating—customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. These inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams, and our continual innovation is fueled by bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices. Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and other career‑advancing resources to help you develop into a well‑rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work‑life harmony and aim to give flexibility as part of our working culture, supporting both workplace and home life. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. 10+ years of leading digital transformation programs across federal government and/or JPS agency, business development or equivalent experience. Experience in internal or external selling, new policy proposal or business case development for multi‑million‑dollar digital transformation proposals. Deep understanding of Australia and New Zealand federal government and JPS agencies, business and technology imperatives and procurement processes. Knowledge of government security and compliance frameworks (IRAP, Protected certification, Whole of Government procurement processes and panels). Strong credibility with government business line executives, ministers and industry groups. Ability to deliver high‑quality written and visual content for the target audience. Proven track record leading teams to achieve significant business development targets. Experience selling complex technology solutions to government customers is desirable. Strong understanding of cloud computing in government environments. Ability to obtain required security clearances. Preferred Qualifications Experience selling cloud solutions at a software company or equivalent. Experience with AWS and technology as a service (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS). Experience working in a Justice & Public Safety and/or Federal Government organisation in a senior executive role or supporting similar authorities for over 10 years. Acknowledgement of Country In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. IDE Statement Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit for more information. Company Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd Job Information Job ID : A Seniority level : Executive Employment type : Full‑time Job function : Sales, Advertising, and Business Development Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr