Federal Government Affairs Advisor

About Us

Chevron is a leading multinational energy company with operations in over 180 countries. Founded in 1879, Chevron has a rich history of innovation and growth, making significant contributions to the global energy landscape.

Chevron has been present in Australia for over 70 years. Chevron's upstream business based in Western 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, 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Federal Government Affairs Advisor to join the Corporate Affairs team. This role will be based in Canberra at a designated office at Servcorp next to Hotel Realm.

This role will participate in and contribute to many areas of the business, including advising on all Federal government policy and regulatory environments for both Chevron Australia's current and future business needs.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads and oversees research and assessment of the potential impact of existing and emerging federal government policy issues, legislation, and regulation on Chevron Australia's current and future business opportunities, and provides policy advice
• Provides advice and understands where federal policy intersects with state government policy
• Coordinates, writes, and manages policy and regulatory reform consultation processes and submissions on behalf of Chevron Australia
• Develops and maintains relationships with key federal government agency stakeholders, and represents Chevron on industry policy committees and forums
• Ensures key internal stakeholders are kept informed of the likely direction of future government policy relating to regulation and policy developments in Australia

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in policy design, development and/or assessment, preferably in the energy sector, and well-developed analytical and research skills

• Experience working for or with Federal government agencies and regulators, and a demonstrated ability to proactively 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, proactively identify priorities and manage risk to deliver high quality advice in a timely fashion
• A strong understanding and interest in the social/political landscape, stakeholder issues and impact on Chevron
• 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
• You must be legally entitled to work in Australia to apply for this position and if successful, will be required to show proof of employability such as a certified copy of your passport or birth certificate. An Australian visa check will also be completed.

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.

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. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. Our positive duty requires us to prevent workplace sexual harassment and discrimination through training, clear reporting procedures, and a culture of accountability and inclusivity.

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