Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement Manager - [Archived Advertisement]

Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement Manager

• Shape your career, reshape WA's energy future.
• More than 35 employee benefits including a recognition and rewards' program.
• Join an organisation that encourages diversity and inclusiveness.

Shape WA's energy future and enjoy a career you can be proud of

It's an exciting time to work in the energy industry, with extensive opportunities for long-term personal and professional growth.

As we deliver energy solutions across the largest geographical area of any Australian power provider, we listen to and work with our communities, our customers and our team. We're responding to the challenges presented by a changing climate and leading the transition to a low carbon, renewable energy future.

We're privileged to work with, live alongside and respect the culture of First Nations peoples who first understood the energy of this land.

Government Relations and Stakeholder Engagement Manager
This role is responsible for driving Horizon Power's government relations and overseeing its stakeholder engagement function, with a focus on growing and protecting the business' reputation in alignment with strategic objectives.

The role will facilitate strong and effective relationships across all levels of government, be the business' primary contact for government, represent Horizon Power at external meetings, advocate for and implement strategies to influence policy positions and outcomes, and develop stakeholder engagement strategies and establish and maintain related management frameworks.

This position is a permanent full-time opportunity, based in our Bentley office.

Your role will:

• Lead a small team responsible for government relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee, coordinate and lead Horizon Power's engagement with all levels of government, facilitating strong and effective relationships.
• Provide strategic advice to the Manager Corporate Affairs and Communications, the executive team and the CEO, ensuring they are well briefed on contentious issues and hot topics.
• Develop briefing materials for the executive team and for the Minister for Energy's office.
• Attend meetings, advocate for and influence policy positions and outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate Horizon Power's strategic stakeholder engagement strategy and related frameworks to ensure alignment of approach.
• Understand the needs and expectations of the business to ensure concerns and risks are addressed and managed appropriately.
• Coordinate interaction with external stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective communications.

You will have:

• Tertiary, degree level qualifications in politics, public policy, law, economics or a related discipline (mandatory).
• Extensive knowledge of government, ministerial and parliamentary protocols and processes.
• Extensive experience in managing strategic relationships.
• Knowledge of the WA State Government budget and Cabinet processes.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder relations.
• Experience in leading and managing a team.

Our employees enjoy real rewards and recognition including:

• Working on impressive renewable energy projects across WA
• Helping to create a connected and thriving WA
• An extensive rewards and recognition program
• Access to our award-winning health and wellbeing program
• Flexible working arrangements

Our workplace culture is created through every interaction, every experience and everything we do.
Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Check out our Careers page to find out more information about Horizon Power. https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/ 

Are you ready for something that's bigger than a job?

If you're excited about the opportunity to join our Horizon Power team and make a real difference in the energy future of WA, we want to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' below to get started with your application.

Applications close on 3rd of May 2024.

Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don't miss your chance!