Policy Advisor

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Shell Energy Full time
  • Be part of high performing team with a great team culture
  • Melbourne or Brisbane based in our Regulatory Affairs & Compliance team
  • Flexible work options, competitive salary with generous leave benefits

The world's biggest challenge needs you, here.

Big challenges require big solutions. And the transition to a net-zero world is about as big as it gets. Working at Shell Energy - one of Australia's leading energy retailers - puts you at the heart of that endeavour.

Lead the change, from the frontline

Based in Brisbane or Melbourne the Policy Advisor is a key role within a group responsible for regulatory policy, compliance and related activity for Shell Energy, specifically for the retail energy business and wholesale energy activities. This is a Part-time 0.8 role.

This role supports the General Manager Regulatory Affairs in assessing policy proposals, developing policy positions, drafting policy submissions, support policy lobbying efforts and representing the company in external forums to advance Shell Energy's position. The role will interact extensively throughout Shell Energy and related companies and interact with external regulatory stakeholders including government policy advisors and officials, regulators and peak industry bodies.

With respect, integrity and honesty, you will:

  • Manage discrete policy and regulatory work areas as agreed with the General Manager Regulatory Affairs.
  • Analyse complex policy issues, research and draft regulatory submissions and other policy and regulatory correspondence.
  • Develop and maintain networks with policy makers, attend forums and work with external stakeholders to develop policy and create the optimal environment for Shell Energy; and
  • Work with the General Manager Regulatory Affairs and collaboratively with EGMs and subject matter experts to identify opportunities driven by the policy/ regulatory environment or potential changes to it in support of strategic direction; and
  • Support compliance activities from time to time as a team member of Regulatory Affairs, including managing internal compliance initiatives and providing advice as required.

What you'll bring

Here's what you'll need to thrive in this role:

  • Experience working in the electricity sector, with focus in regulatory policy;
  • High levels of organisational, time management and problem-solving skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities within a highly dynamic environment;
  • Sophisticated writing and communication skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, maintaining and developing networks;
  • Ability to research and analyse complex policy issues of the energy sector.
  • Commercial acumen with the ability to form strategic policy;
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a small team delivering outcomes to a tight deadline with minimal supervision and providing support to fellow team members; and
  • Tertiary qualifications and relevant industry certificates/training or equivalent.

Why join our team

Every day, our people bring deep expertise, true innovation and investment to help our customers - and the world - reduce their environmental footprint. You can be part of that change.

Here are the top reasons why our people choose us:

  • Purpose that you can see. As a Policy Advisor, you'll have the best shot at energising a better future, one customer at a time.
  • Work that's interesting, innovative and high impact. We hope you'll love the challenge and opportunity to achieve - for our customers and for you.
  • People who bring the expertise and drive to succeed. Our team is respectful, inclusive, and supports connection and collaboration.

We think you'll love it here too. Some of our benefits include:

  • Competitive remuneration packages, including an attractive incentivised bonus program.
  • Generous paid parental leave options that give team members more time to enjoy what matters most.
  • Flexible working arrangements, with modern workplaces and technologies that support new, hybrid ways of working.
  • An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family when you need it.

Visit our careers site to find out more.

Read the stories of our incredible people.

Join us. Together, we can make the difference count.

Shell Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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