AddressDo you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?
There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Government Relations Specialist at our Perth CBD Office on a Full-Time permanent basis.
About this role
As Senior Government Relations Specialist, you will work with the Government Relations team and senior leaders to navigate a changing policy landscape, build external relationships and advocate on behalf of Western Power.
Key responsibilities include:
- Cultivating and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, industry associations, and advocacy organisations.
- Monitoring and analysing political, legislative, and regulatory developments that may impact Western Power and make recommendations to senior leaders.
- Preparing high quality, evidence-based submissions, briefing papers, and other documentation on key policy issues.
- Providing Government Relations and advocacy advice to senior leaders regarding issues impacting the organisation.
- Collaborating with the media team to promote Western Power.
- Representing Western Power at external engagements.
About you
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:
- A tertiary qualification in public / social policy, politics, management or business-related discipline.
- Broad and extensive knowledge and expertise in managing external relations with individuals and organisations in similar businesses.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills that enable effective interaction between key stakeholders.
- Experience working in State or Federal parliamentary, political systems and processes.
Joining Western Power
Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.
We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:
- Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
- Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
- Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership
Important information
We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.
We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.
Please note that final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.
Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.
Applications close on 24 May 2024
Submit your application by clicking the ‘apply’ button.
