Federal Government Affairs Advisor

Chevron is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies and has been present in Australia for 70 years. Chevron Australia operates the Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG projects; manages an equal one-sixth interest in the North West Shelf Venture; operates Australia’s largest onshore oilfield on Barrow Island; and delivers quality fuel products and services across Australia through the Caltex brand.

At Chevron Australia, we believe humanity can solve any challenge - including meeting the world’s energy needs of today, while advancing a cleaner energy tomorrow.

about the role

Chevron Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Federal Government Affairs Advisor to join the Policy, Government and Public Affairs team. Reporting to the Government Affairs Manager, this permanent role will be based in Canberra at a designated office at Servcorp next to Hotel Realm.

The role will provide advocacy advice for engagement with Federal Government Ministers, Opposition, political staffers, elected officials, and other key stakeholders on Chevron Australia’s current and potential interests.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and maintaining effective relationships with Ministers, Opposition members, political staffers, government officials, industry association representatives and other relevant external stakeholders.- Developing and executing advocacy and issue management plans to engage on key policy issues, legislation and regulations affecting Chevron.- Proactively identifying, researching, and analysing emerging and existing Federal policy issues, legislation and regulations affecting Chevron.- Preparing responses and submissions on policy and regulatory issues to Federal government, including engagement with industry associations.- Providing political context and counsel to the business in terms of the Federal government environment.- Playing a key role in Chevron Australia’s government affairs team to help shape the strategy and engagement that supports our business activities and interests.

about you

We know our greatest resource is the ingenuity, creativity, and innovation of our people. Applications from motivated, talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.

To be considered for this role, applicants should have:
- Ability to think strategically and see the big picture, identifying trends and changes in the external environment.- An understanding of Federal government regulatory and legislative processes.- Experience working for a government agency, regulator or for a Member of Parliament.- Extensive experience in issues management and providing advice to senior business leaders.- Demonstrated ability to identify and build key relationships that contribute to high-class business results.- Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to deliver high quality verbal and written policy advice to a diverse audience.- Ability to work independently, identify priorities and manage risk to deliver high quality advice in a timely fashion.- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in public policy, science, business, economics, or related field.- Demonstrated commitment to Chevron’s values of integrity, partnership, and trust.

what we can offer you

Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment to

The Chevron Way
- At the heart of The Chevron Way is our vision to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership, and performance.

Participate in world-leading energy projects, advance your professional development, and expand your career within an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.

A career with Chevron offers the following:
- A commitment to supporting work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, optional hybrid working model including remote and in-office working, and a compressed working week (nine-day fortnight).- Access to best-in-class learning, development, and coaching programs to support you in accelerating your career.- The opportunity to collaborate with people outside of your workgroups by joining one of our employee networks. Employee Networks are groups of employees focused on the following dimensions of diversity: gender, race, sexual orientation, age, disability, military service and nationality.- Health and wellness offerings including gap-free GP services and mental health support. More benefit details can be found- here
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diversity, equity & inclusion statement

Chevron Australia values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures, and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities, and all age groups to apply.

Chevron is committed to building a safe and respectful workplace where everyone is valued for their contribution to our energy future.

how to apply

Applications close at 11:59P