Senior Policy Advisor

“Exciting opportunity for a skilled senior advisor to shape impactful strategies and influence positive change. Join our dynamic team, where your analytical expertise and strategic thinking will drive innovation in policy development. Contribute to meaningful initiatives and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to create a lasting impact on society. Apply now to be a catalyst for positive change!’’

Position: Senior Policy Advisor

Location: Jandakot/Perth City

Employment Type: Full-time/permanent

Job Summary

The Senior Policy Advisor's role within ATCO Australia’s regulated energy business is to provide advanced analysis, interpretation, and influential contributions to legislative and policy frameworks to achieve optimal outcomes for the business. The role crafts sophisticated and strategic policy recommendations, anticipates and navigates complex legislative changes, and collaborates with stakeholders to drive outcomes aligned with the company's objectives in the dynamic energy sector.

About us

At ATCO, we are on a mission to transform the global energy landscape and lead the way towards a sustainable future. As a critical player in the dynamic energy market, we offer an exciting and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. If you want to make a real impact and contribute to shaping the world's energy future, we invite you to join us and be part of something extraordinary!

You will join a diversified corporation with investments all over the globe. ATCO has been "Always there. Anywhere" for 75 years, with approximately 19,000 people throughout ATCO and all subsidiary and affiliate companies and assets totaling over $24 billion. Providing essential services throughout many different industries.

About the role

• Provide expert assessment into legislative changes, recommending adjustments to policies and extracting key insights for internal and external stakeholders, including potentially contentious issues.
• Monitor, respond to, and provide sophisticated insights into policy changes at the state and national levels impacting ATCO’s operating environment.
• Analyse proposals for policy and changes, determining and assessing impacts on ATCO’s business and provide expert advice on a position to be adopted.
• Analyse existing regulatory frameworks at an advanced level and drive the delivery of energy policy to achieve efficient customer outcomes.
• Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with key stakeholders, providing advanced advice and strategic guidance on current and future market factors in the energy and utilities sector.
• Support the development of internal policies and positions at an advanced level based on policy analysis and alignment with ATCO’s business strategy.
• Prepare high quality submissions on relevant issues to state and national departments or agencies, contributing to proactive and reactive government stakeholder engagement.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation at an advanced level to provide expertise in government stakeholder engagement and contribute to ATCO’s communications and gas advocacy efforts.
• Contribute to ATCO’s communications and gas advocacy work with state, local, and national government stakeholders.
• Anticipate and track upcoming policy consultation processes and inform the team of potential opportunities for engagement.
• Prepare briefing material at an expert level to support ATCO’s engagement with government Minister and officials.

What we are looking for

• Excellent analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex policy issues.
• Relevant experience in policy analysis, regulatory affairs, or a related field in the energy sector.
• Proven experience in developing strategic policy recommendations
• Advanced understanding of government operations and legislation interpretation.
• Expert knowledge of energy markets and economic regulatory frameworks of utility businesses
• Advocacy experience on policy issues and a track record of successful stakeholder collaboration.

Why You’ll Love working with us:

• Innovative Culture: Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and embraces modern HR practices.
• Growth Opportunities: We're committed to your professional development and offer avenues for career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life harmony.
• Inclusive Team: Collaborate with a diverse, inclusive team that celebrates difference.
• Employee Benefits: Including salary packaging, employee assistance programs, paid parental leave, and purchasing additional leave.