Job Description:

bp is an integrated energy company whose purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. But we can't do it alone. We're a diverse team of engineers, scientists, traders, and business professionals determined to find answers to problems that must be solved. We believe that our teams are strengthened by diversity. We invite applications from all suitable candidates regardless of your gender, race, sexual orientation, or neurodiversity.

Purpose of the role

This role will create and drive a comprehensive government relations strategy in support of bp's Australian ambitions. In addition to orchestrating an 'always-on' program of engagement to elevate our influence across government, you'll interact with other stakeholders including trade associations and thinktanks to build coalitions aligned to bp's position. Servicing several businesses in a matrixed organisation, the role will quickly generate insights to relevant political & policy developments, look for opportunities to best position bp, act as an emissary of bp's senior leadership, and facilitate engagement by bp's visiting leaders, policy experts, and Comms & External Affairs team members.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to public policy advocacy plans in support of bp Australia's country strategy.
• Support the analysis of relevant policy and regulatory frameworks both federally and in all Australian states (less WA), with a focus in the areas of energy, resources, climate change, environment, and Northern Australia development.
• Lead the development and implementation of bp Australia's government relations strategy, including:
  
  
  • Identifying, developing and managing senior political (inc ministerial), government departments and regulatory stakeholders,
  • Driving engagement plans with senior executive and business SMEs - ensuring bp is engaging with the right people at the right time,
  • Proactively framing action plans to emerging political and policy opportunities & risks,
  • Coordinate public submissions, and
  • Collaborating with other team members in support of business objectives.
• Advocate bp's position with legislative and regulatory bodies, in private meetings, and at external events regarding the merits and consequences of proposed policy settings.
• Recommend to external decision makers how legislation can be designed and deployed to deliver optimal energy transition outcomes.
• Optimise bp engagements with industry regulators and opinion formers including policymakers, industry trade organizations and customer groups. Help shape industry messaging and provide influential stakeholders with information to enable them to form well founded, fact- based viewpoints.
• Support issues and crisis management plans, processes, and events

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive Government Affairs experience - either in-house, a consultancy or political office
• Extensive experience in multi-jurisdiction major project and policy delivery in regulated industries with proven competencies in policy development and advocacy.
• Extensive experience working in public policy development, parliamentary processes and Australia's political landscape
• Experience of coordinating advocacy activities across internal and external boundaries.
• Excellent networking capability, inter-personnel, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proven ability to work on and manage multiple simultaneous projects and achieve successful outcomes.
• A proactive approach to identifying emerging issues

What's in it for you?

• Excellent work-life balance & flexible working arrangements
• Career development and mentoring programs
• Generous salary package including annual bonus program
• Share options, and fuel discounts
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave/4 weeks paid partner leave

Please be aware that all bp ANZ employees must be Permanent Residents or Citizens of Australia or New Zealand based on the role location.

Travel Requirement
Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
Advocacy, Content Design, Crisis Communications, Government Affairs, Government Relations, Government Relations Strategy, Policy Advocacy, Policy Development, Public Advocacy, Public Policies, Public Policy Development, Trade Associations

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.