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Senior Government Relations Advisor

1 month ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Fortescue Full time

About the Role

Fortescue is seeking a highly skilled Senior Government Relations Advisor to join our External Affairs team in Canberra. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing government advocacy, approval, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the APAC External Affairs team to provide high-quality advice to Fortescue executives on strategies for advancing regulatory approvals and policy development that align with business objectives.
  • Partner with the Director, Senior Strategic Adviser, and Senior Manager External Affairs to develop government and regulatory engagement strategies to meet business goals.
  • Support the Director and Senior Manager in securing senior executive approval for strategies and implementing enterprise-wide initiatives.
  • Prepare comprehensive briefing materials for Fortescue leaders and executives on policy and regulatory issues to facilitate government engagement.
  • Coordinate meetings and advocacy engagement programs/schedules in Canberra and for elected officials visiting Fortescue sites.
  • Prepare and obtain internal approvals for written documents supporting government engagement, including letters, submissions, policy reviews, presentations, and internal communications materials.
  • Work autonomously to manage day-to-day reactive government engagement within the APAC External Affairs team to support broader Fortescue business needs.
  • Maintain records of engagement with government representatives.
  • Represent Fortescue at meetings with government representatives, industry associations, stakeholders, and at conferences and business engagement events.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Significant, demonstratable experience working in a related role with the Commonwealth government and/or regulatory processes.
  • Thorough understanding of Australian, State, and Territory government structures and processes.
  • A tertiary qualification in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Experience presenting to, advising, and securing approval from executives.
  • A track record of achieving key outcomes from engagement with government policymakers.
  • Proven ability to work independently and progress streams of work to a high standard.
  • Experience in contributing to strategies for government advocacy programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member.
  • High-level interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to deliver results under pressure on multiple projects with tight deadlines.
  • Highly developed administrative and computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience with Stakeholder Relationship Management systems is desirable.

About Us

Fortescue is a leading company in the field of decarbonization and renewable energy. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values individual strengths and promotes an inclusive culture.