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Form of workAbout Us
Australian Energy Producers is the peak body of the explorers, developers and producers of essential energy — oil, gas and lower-emission fuels.
Our organisation represents the businesses that are ensuring energy security and delivering substantial economic benefits to Australia while helping produce cleaner energy.
Australian Energy Producers has a long and proud history of advocating for the oil and gas industry since 1959, highlighting the immense contribution of the sector to the Australian economy and to our energy security.
Our industry is a critical partner in delivering the new net zero economy and has an important and long-term role in enabling the transformation of the energy system.
Representing more than 95 per cent of oil and gas production in Australia, Australian Energy Producers works collaboratively with industry, the community and Australia’s national, state and territory governments to ensure the country’s regulatory and commercial framework enables a positive, sustainable, and competitive operating environment for the industry.
About The Role
Working with the Director Queensland, the Senior Policy Advisor will develop and implement the oil and gas industry’s policy agenda for Queensland.
In consultation with members, and working with the Director Queensland, this role proactively develops and leads Australian Energy Producers’ advocacy for the industry in Queensland.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide expert advice to the Queensland Director on a range of strategic policy initiatives.
- Chair and manage industry working groups.
- Critically analyse proposals, reports and submissions as they relate to the industry in Queensland.
- Develop and execute advocacy strategies, high quality policy papers, briefs, and government submissions.
- Represent Australian Energy Producers in parliamentary briefings, high level meetings, ministerial and departmental meetings as agreed with the Queensland Director.
- Maintain strong, trusted relationships with Queensland based members to identify and satisfy members' requirements.
- Maintain relationships with non-member industry participants, regulators and policy makers to identify potential issues for the industry and to best position Australian Energy Producers’ efforts at influencing outcomes.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in business, law, public policy, economics or other related discipline.
- Experience in policy issues related to the Australian energy sector, preferably in the oil and gas, and / or resources sectors.
- Proven track record of successfully analysing policy issues and recommending advocacy positions and strategies to relevant stakeholder groups.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing, managing, and influencing a network of stakeholders including senior Government representatives.
- Strong understanding of the State and Federal national business policy environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare complex policy documents and briefings.
- Demonstrated experience in complex issue management skills.
We welcome your application in the form of a cover letter highlighting your experience and interest along with a detailed CV.
For enquiries, please contact ***********@bespokeservices.com.au
Note:
1. Applications will be reviewed regularly so we encourage you not to delay your application.
2. The preferred applicant will be required to complete employment verification checks, including a national police check before progressing to any offer of employment.
