Government Relations Specialist

23 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeStrategist Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Government Relations Strategist

This role involves driving a comprehensive government relations strategy that supports our Australian ambitions.

  • Contribute to public policy advocacy plans in support of bp Australia's country strategy.
  • Support the analysis of relevant policy and regulatory frameworks both federally and in all Australian states (except WA), with a focus on energy, resources, climate change, environment, and Northern Australia development.
  • Lead the development and implementation of bp Australia's government relations strategy, including:
    • Identifying, developing, and managing senior political and government departmental stakeholders.
    • Driving engagement plans with senior executive and business SMEs to ensure we are engaging with the right people at the right time.
    • Proactively framing action plans to emerging political and policy opportunities and risks.
    • Coordinate public submissions.
    • Collaborate with other team members in support of business objectives.
  • Advocate our position with legislative and regulatory bodies, in private meetings, and at external events regarding the merits and consequences of proposed policy settings.
  • Recommend to external decision-makers how legislation can be designed and deployed to deliver optimal energy transition outcomes.
  • Optimize engagements with industry regulators and opinion formers, helping shape industry messaging and providing influential stakeholders with information to enable them to form well-founded, fact-based viewpoints.
  • Support issues and crisis management plans, processes, and events.
Key Skills and Qualifications
  • Extensive Government Affairs experience, either in-house, a consultancy, or political office.
  • Extensive experience in multi-jurisdiction major project and policy delivery in regulated industries, with proven competencies in policy development and advocacy.
  • Extensive experience working in public policy development, parliamentary processes, and Australia's political landscape.
  • Experience coordinating advocacy activities across internal and external boundaries.
  • Excellent networking capability, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proven ability to work on and manage multiple simultaneous projects and achieve successful outcomes.
  • A proactive approach to identifying emerging issues.
What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and challenging work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

As a Government Relations Strategist, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders and contribute to shaping our company's relationships with government stakeholders in Australia.



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