General Manager Communications
About the role: Working in close collaboration with the Chief Executive, the General Manager Communications is responsible for Australian Energy Producers’ communications strategy, advice, direction and campaigns aimed at improving the awareness and sentiment towards gas, including through Australian Energy Producers’ Brighter platform. This role will work closely with Australian Energy Producers’ senior leadership team and external providers to ensure communications are targeted to effectively influence key decision makers to achieve outcomes that reflect the priorities of our members and seek to position the industry for long term success and sustainability. The role will provide leadership and guidance to enable the communications team to effectively provide support to the Australian Energy Producers team specifically in relation to service to members, managing the media, key stakeholders and to influence government.
Key accountabilities include:
- Develop, execute and measure the success of the internal and external communications strategy and direction.
- Design and oversee structures for integrated Australian Energy Producers communications across all streams of work
- Manage strategic campaigns, including working with key stakeholders in the development, design, implementation and measurement of campaign outcomes
- Establish critical stakeholder relationships to support Australian Energy Producers objectives
- Work with the internal Directors to ensure communications are engaging and influence key stakeholders, the highest levels across government, industry and other key organisations influencing the sector’s future direction
- Maintain oversight of media relations, activities and any emerging issues
- Manage Communications budget
About you: To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Extensive experience working as a communications executive
- Experience in public affairs, government relations or cross-function communications
- A solid understanding of current communications tactics and measurement across traditional media, social media and direct communications
- Proven ability to design and deliver multi-channel, long range communications campaign
- Senior leadership experience leading a geographically dispersed team delivering results; leadership experience in an industry association would be advantageous
- Management of high-volume programs of work across different audiences
- High-level organisation skills including well-developed priority-setting skills, management of others and the ability to meet deadlines
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills
- Superior interpersonal skills, including liaison and negotiation skills
- Strong presentation skills and experience addressing stakeholder groups
- Strong experience working with senior industry leaders, Ministers, and the media
- Tertiary qualifications in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing
- An understanding of energy and resource issues desirable
We welcome your application in the form of a cover letter highlighting your experience and interest along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Note:
1. Applications will be reviewed regularly so we encourage you not to delay your application.
2. The preferred applicant will be required to complete employment verification checks, including a national police check before progressing to any offer of employment.
Senior Media Advisor
About the role: Working with the Director Media and Communication, the Senior Media Advisor will develop and implement comprehensive media relations strategies that enhance Australian Energy Producers’ reputation and effectively communicate key messages to stakeholders.
This role contributes to the development and delivery of integrated communication and campaign strategies, supporting Australian Energy Producers’ advocacy for, and protection and promotion of, the oil and gas industry.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and executing media plans aligned with the organisation’s strategic priorities.
- Contributing to issues management and crisis communication planning and readiness.
- Managing and delivering Australian Energy Producers’ media releases, responses and opinion editorials in collaboration with organisation leaders.
- Managing and delivering Australian Energy Producers’ trade media responses and article contributions.
- Acting as a contact for media including out-of-hours and on weekends.
- Managing media interviews and press conferences.
- Managing and distributing Australian Energy Producers’ daily media summaries, reports, transcripts, and clips.
- Monitoring and measuring the impact of media strategies, providing regular reports on key performance indicators.
- Contributing to the delivery of corporate communications including speeches, presentations, publications, campaigns and other content.
About you: To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, or related discipline.
- Experience in media relations and corporate communication, preferably in the oil and gas, energy, or resources sectors.
- Proven track record of successfully managing media campaigns and securing positive media coverage.
- Demonstrated experience in crafting media communications and working directly with the media to deliver organisation communications.
- Strong understanding of the oil and gas industry, with the ability to translate complex technical information into accessible and engaging content.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage high-volume programs of work with multiple stakeholders and across different audiences.
We welcome your application in the form of a cover letter highlighting your experience and interest along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Note:
1. Applications will be reviewed regularly so we encourage you not to delay your application.
2. The preferred applicant will be required to complete employment verification checks, including a national police check before progressing to any offer of employment.
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Senior Policy Advisor (QLD)
About the role:
Working with the Director Queensland, the Senior Policy Advisor will develop and implement the oil and gas industry’s policy agenda for Queensland.
In consultation with members, and working with the Director Queensland, this role proactively develops and leads Australian Energy Producers’ advocacy for the industry in Queensland.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide expert advice to the Queensland Director on a range of strategic policy initiatives.
- Chair and manage industry working groups.
- Critically analyse proposals, reports and submissions as they relate to the industry in Queensland.
- 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 as agreed with the Queensland Director.
- Maintain strong, trusted relationships with Queensland based 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.
About you: To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in business, law, public policy, economics or other related discipline.
- Experience in policy issues related to the Australian energy sector, preferably in the oil and gas, and / or resources sectors.
- 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 Government representatives.
- Strong understanding of the State and Federal national business policy environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare complex policy documents and briefings.
- Demonstrated experience in complex issue management skills.
We welcome your application in the form of a cover letter highlighting your experience and interest along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Note:
1. Applications will be reviewed regularly so we encourage you not to delay your application.
2. The preferred applicant will be required to complete employment verification checks, including a national police check before progressing to any offer of employment.
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Director Victoria & NSW
About this role: This is an exciting time to join our organisation and play a leading role in shaping the future energy policy direction for our industry. This role is a Director position for Australian Energy Producers based in Melbourne and representing the interests of our members and the industry across Victoria and New South Wales. This role is responsible for leading the advocacy, stakeholder engagement and policy development for the oil and gas industry in Victoria and New South Wales. The Director reports directly to the Chief Executive and is a member of Australian Energy Producers’ executive team. Responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Increasing public awareness and support for the important role of gas in the energy transition
- Being a spokesperson advocating for the role of gas in the supporting energy security, energy affordability and emissions reductions, with a particular focus on Victoria and New South Wales
- Making Australian Energy Producers a visible, highly effective advocate for its members and recognised as the leading industry body on oil and gas issues
- Establishing and maintaining an effective network of contacts in government, regulatory bodies, media, first nations groups and other important stakeholders to positively influence policy and regulatory arrangements
- Maintaining strong, trusted relationships with Victorian and NSW based members as well as other industry participants, regulators, and policy makers
- Liaising effectively with other industry groups to pursue common positions
- Representing Australian Energy Producers on external working groups, committees, forums, and advisory groups
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 related to the Australian energy sector, and the oil and gas industry in particular
- Highly developed ability to analyse policy issues and advocate positions relevant to Australian Energy Producers and its members
- Strong understanding of the Victorian, New South Wales and national business policy environment
- Strong presentation skills and experience addressing stakeholder groups
- Strong experience working with senior industry leaders, State Ministers, community stakeholders and the state media
- Demonstrated experience in building collaborative and constructive business relationships with internal stakeholders to achieve collective goals
- Tertiary qualifications in business, law, public policy, economics, or other relevant discipline
- An understanding of the role of gas in the energy transition, energy and resource issues (particularly offshore oil and gas) desirable
- Previous leadership experience in an industry association will be well regarded
We welcome your application in the form of a cover letter highlighting your experience and interest along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact [email protected]
Note:
1. Applications will be reviewed regularly so we encourage you not to delay your application.
2. The preferred applicant will be required to complete employment verification checks, including a national police check before progressing to any offer of employment.
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