Director Western Australia
About The Role
We are seeking an energetic Executive to join our team and lead our efforts in advocating for our members and positively influence policy and regulatory arrangements in Western Australia.
As a Senior Leader, reporting to the General Manager States and Territories, you will be instrumental in positioning Australian Energy Producers as a leading industry organisation and a highly effective advocate for our members. You will establish and maintain an effective network of contacts, including government, regulatory bodies, media, first nations groups, and other important stakeholders. You will represent Australian Energy Producers on external working groups, committees, forums, and advisory groups, ensuring our presence is impactful and recognised.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Establish and maintain an effective network of contacts with the Western Australia government, regulatory bodies, media, first nations groups and other important stakeholders to positively influence policy and regulatory arrangements for the sustainable and commercial development of the oil and gas industry in the region.
- Be a highly visible representative of Australian Energy Producers and the industry in Western Australia, including as a media spokesperson on state issues.
- Maintain strong, trusted relationships with the Western Australia based members as well as working to attract and retain new members.
- Liaise effectively with other industry groups and associations to pursue common positions.
- Represent Australian Energy Producers on external working groups, committees, forums, and advisory groups as agreed with the CE.
- Develop and execute a Western Australia annual plan including Key Performance Indicators.
- Manage and lead the work of a team; provide motivation, encouragement and opportunities for development; manage any underperformance issues if required in consultation with the HR Adviser
- Record notable interactions with members in Australian Energy Producers’ CRM system.
- Uphold Australian Energy Producers’ values and behaviours every day.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Australian Energy Producers’ employee policies and standards.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated capacity to establish, manage, and influence a network of stakeholders, including government and community representatives.
- Significant experience in policy issues.
- Highly developed ability to analyse policy issues and advocate positions relevant to the energy sector and our members.
- Strong presentation skills and experience addressing stakeholder groups.
- Solid experience working with senior industry leaders, Ministers, community stakeholders, and the media.
- Demonstrated experience in building collaborative and constructive business relationships with internal stakeholders to achieve collective goals.
- Capacity to work independently and without direct supervision in identifying and analysing issues relevant to Western Australia.
Desirable:
- An understanding of the role of gas in the energy transition, and energy and resource issues (particularly offshore resources).
- Previous leadership experience in an industry association or ministerial office.
- Experience in a commercial / corporate environment.
Skills:
- High-level leadership and management skills.
- Well-developed strategic thinking and planning skills.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Superior interpersonal skills, including liaison and negotiation skills.
- High-level organisational skills, including well-developed priority-setting skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated team.
- Chance to make a significant impact for our members.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
How to Apply:
We welcome your application in the form of a detailed cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest, along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected]
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Senior Policy Advisor / Director Policy
About The Role
We are expanding our team and are seeking interest from experienced Policy Advisors, ranging from Advisor to Director level expertise to work from our Canberra Office.
Reporting to the General Manager Policy, the Policy Advisor / Director role is responsible for driving the development and management of policy positions that impact upon Australia’s oil and gas industry. AEP Policy experts actively participate in the advocacy of energy policy, trade and economic issues, and climate change policy matters that impact on the effective and efficient operation of Australia’s oil and gas industry in achieving a net zero economy.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide expert advice on a range of strategic policy initiatives.
- Proactively contribute to the development of Australian Energy Producers’ policy agenda and lead in its implementation.
- Chair and manage industry working groups.
- Critically analyse proposals, reports and submissions as they relate to the industry on the east coast of Australia.
- Develop and execute advocacy strategies, high quality policy papers, briefs, and government submissions.
- Represent Australian Energy Producers in parliamentary briefings, high level meetings, ministerial and departmental meetings.
- Maintain strong, trusted relationships with members to identify and satisfy members’ requirements.
- Maintain relationships with non-member industry participants, regulators, and policy makers to identify potential issues for the industry and to best position Australian Energy Producers’ efforts at influencing outcomes.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with Australian Energy Producers’ employee policies and standards.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in business, law, public policy, economics, engineering or other related discipline.
- Experience in policy issues related to the Australian energy sector, preferably in the oil and gas, gas markets, and / or resources sectors on the east coast of Australia.
- Proven track record of successfully analysing policy issues and recommending advocacy positions and strategies to relevant stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing, managing, and influencing a network of stakeholders including senior industry leaders, Ministers, senior government officials, and the media.
- Strong understanding of the State and Federal national business policy environment.
- Working knowledge of the Australian energy market, trade, and economic policy settings, ideally as it relates to the oil and gas industry.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare complex policy documents and briefings.
- Demonstrated experience in complex issue management skills.
- Strong presentation skills and experience addressing stakeholder groups.
We welcome your application in the form of a detailed cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and interest, along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected]
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