External Relations Advisor

The world is changing fast and Shell is changing too, not only to keep up with the external pace, but also to anticipate and shape a different future.

**Where you fit in**

The integrated External Affairs function delivers value by supporting the Shell strategy to bring the outside in and secure and drive Shell’s reputation and values.

Reporting directly into the External Relations Manager, you will drive the delivery of integrated solutions - creating and protecting value - pursuing strategic ambitions and growing Shell’s reputation in Australia across LNG, Renewables & Energy Solutions and New Business Development opportunities.

**What’s the role?**

Drawing on a strong base of professional excellence, we aspire to be best-in-class at achieving integrated outcomes through effective management of non-technical risk, stakeholder engagement, government relations and business partnering.

You will partner with the business to protect (and grow) our license to operate as well as while managing potential for adverse reputation provide an ‘outside in’ perspective to ensure the business has an early understanding of external stakeholder interests and influences, and ensure risks, opportunities and mitigations arising from the changing external operating environment are built into business decisions, planning and design.

Key competencies for this role include corporate communications, policy & advocacy, business partnering, external stakeholder relationship management, government relations, and issues & crisis management.

**What we need from you**

To achieve success in this role, you will have extensive experience in corporate communications (business and public affairs/strategic communications) and demonstrated capability in issues management and crisis management.

You will also need to have sound commercial acumen, with excellent communication, written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and establish positive relationships across multiple layers of the business.

**More about Shell in Australia**

Shell Australia is a leading natural gas producer, and we are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by also investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities. A Shell career offers opportunities to work on innovative projects such as the Prelude floating LNG facility offshore of Western Australia and Shell’s QGC business in Queensland. Beyond these are a wide range of Shell’s New Energies development opportunities. Join Shell and let’s power progress together with more and cleaner energy solutions.

**An innovative place to work**

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future - whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

**An inclusive place to work**

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment - one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
- We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
- We’re closing the gender gap - whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
- We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

**A rewarding place to work**

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.