Executive- Government Affairs

**Job Description Summary**: The Governmental Affairs & Policy Leader Australia will coordinate Policy and Regulatory Affairs responsibilities in Australia building on GE Vernova’s strong presence in the country. This role is pivotal in strengthening relationships with key policymakers and industry organizations to foster a business and policy environment that supports the company’s growth objectives and aligns with its vision for sustainability and corporate responsibility.
The position reports to the Managing Director, Global Government Affairs & Policy, GE Vernova, based in Washington DC. It provides an excellent opportunity to lead in key areas, gain private-sector experience in public policy, lobbying, and corporate strategy, and act as a vital bridge between business and corporate functions.

**About GE Vernova**

As a newly independent global leader in the electric power industry, GE Vernova’s mission to electrify and decarbonize the world has never been clearer or more urgent. Our planet and communities are feeling the increasing effects of a changing climate, geopolitical unrest and the urgent global need to build a more sustainable electric power system.

GE Vernova electrifies ~25% of the planet today and is uniquely positioned with the technologies and solutions to help our customers accelerate the energy transition.

Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.

GE Vernova’s mission is embedded in its name - it retains its legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy. Supported by the Company Purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova will help deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable energy future with security.

GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. with 70,000 employees across 140+ countries around the world**.**

**Essential Responsibilities**
- Execute the mission of GE Vernova with Australia federal and state focus, build strong stakeholder relationships
- Develop strong relationship with US diplomatic personnel in Australia and identify policy and commercial advocacy opportunities
- Inform GEV constituents, including GEV global corporate leadership and GEV business leaders of macroeconomic and energy policy and regulatory trends and developments, and coordinate with those constituents on the development and execution of GEV’s federal and state government engagement agenda to protect and secure business growth
- Partner with GEV businesses to develop and facilitate the execution of the business strategy in Australia and provide international market intelligence to the businesses
- Support GE Businesses to secure/improve market access leveraging expertise with government institutions and government decision-making procedures
- Coordinate GEV responses to inquiries, regulatory proposals and other solicitations from government
- Share best practices, identify government subsidies and initiatives that could be beneficial to GEV and its businesses
- Identify and inform GEV businesses about governmental (commercial) opportunities
- Monitor public policy and provide timely geopolitical analysis
- Keep a close partnership with dedicated Corporate functional leaders for GEV
- Develop leadership opportunities with external organizations such as trade, industry and business associations
- Support sales to governments by helping sales teams tailor GEV bids to government needs, marshalling government support and advocacy for GEV bids, and utilizing government financing
- Provide expert advice on the workings of the government institutions and decision-making procedures and changes in government players
- Monitor policy landscape in New Zealand and occasionally assist company leaders with engagement as needed

**Qualifications/Requirements**
- Bachelor’s degree preferably or equivalent knowledge or experience in economics, law, political science, or public policy; advanced degree is a plus
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in working in government and/or government affairs matters in Australia, including significant relevant experience with a government, global corporation and/or with an international law or consultancy firm.
- Deep knowledge of international government affairs, regulations, policies, funding programs, and priorities
- Strong understanding of government decision-making processes and procedures, and strong relationships with government officials and influencers
- Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within a complex organization