Who We Are
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) owns, operates and invests in infrastructure which delivers gas to more than two million homes and businesses, and is one of the largest gas infrastructure businesses in Australia. AGIG manages distribution networks, transmission pipelines and storage capacity. AGIG recently grew to over 1200 employees. We also manage a large contractor workforce, who provide both specialist and operating and maintenance services on AGIG’s gas distribution networks.
Our business is actively participating in the energy transition by delivering the natural gas needed today and advancing solutions for the future. Our Net Zero Ambition and emissions reduction targets outline our ongoing commitment to a sustainable energy future. We know that Australia’s energy transition will require a diverse range of energy supply. We will continue to work with customers and stakeholders to deliver and develop the energy infrastructure solutions essential to lowering emissions – including through natural gas, renewable gas and carbon capture and sequestration solutions.
About the Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Government Relations Advisor to join our Corporate Affairs team. Reporting to the Senior Government Relations Manager, you will help develop and deliver government engagement and advocacy priorities.
In this role, you will build trusted relationships across government and industry, anticipate emerging political and policy developments, and help shape AGIG’s response. Working across the business, you will translate complex issues into practical advice and clear arguments that support AGIG’s strategic priorities. You will take ownership of agreed workstreams, using sound judgment to progress matters independently and work carefully with sensitive issues.
Please note: This role offers flexibility in location and can be based in Adelaide, Melbourne or Perth.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Federal and State government stakeholders, including politicians, ministerial offices, government departments, industry bodies and other key external stakeholders.
- Manage agreed government engagement and advocacy workstreams, including stakeholder mapping, engagement planning, preparation of materials and follow-up.
- Prepare briefings, key messages and communications for the CEO, executives and senior leaders, including preparation for government and senior stakeholder engagements.
- Monitor and assess political, policy and legislative developments, explaining their implications for AGIG and recommending timely responses.
- Provide practical advice on engagement approaches, including stakeholder interests, political sensitivities, timing and opportunities to advance AGIG’s priorities.
- Work with business teams to identify government relations implications early, ensuring these inform business decisions and external engagement.
About You
You will be a collaborative and purposeful relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people and navigating an evolving stakeholder and policy environment. You will bring curiosity, sound judgement and the ability to understand complex issues and communicate them clearly and confidently.
You will ideally bring:
- 5 years’ relevant experience in government relations, public policy, corporate affairs or a related field.
- Strong judgement, discretion and confidence handling complex and/or sensitive issues.
- Ability to turn complex policy and business information into clear advice and persuasive arguments.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work with limited supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and engaging messages.
- A natural ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
What We Offer
- We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by Diversity Council Australia, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion has earned us recognition in 2025-2026. Join us to be part of a team that values and celebrates differences, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
- AGIG is proudly recognised by WORK180 as a committed and supportive employer of choice for women, reflecting our dedication to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
- Dive into a culture that supports the community through the Community Partnerships Program: with 2 paid volunteer leave days across the year, join a team that has dedicated over 1,900 volunteer hours, and collectively raised more than $100,000 through donations, fundraising and our dollar matching program.
- Bonus incentive program.
- A range of flexible working arrangements and leave options, including three additional leave days and to option to purchase two weeks of additional leave each year.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
- Professional Development opportunities to support your career growth.
- Wellbeing and Inclusion program including Employee Assistance Program, annual flu vaccinations and access to free annual skin checks.
- Join in on social activities through our AGIG Social Club.
- Range of rewards and recognition activities across the company.
- Salary Continuance Insurance.
AGIG is committed to a workplace that promotes and recognises the diversity of its employees and the broader community that we serve by applying the principles of equity, fairness and transparency. A diverse and inclusive workplace is consistent with achieving AGIG’s values of Trust, Accountable, Care and One Team.
Interested in this opportunity but are unsure of meeting all the requirements? If this role excites you, we strongly encourage you to apply - your unique skills and experience could be exactly what we need!
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to undertake background checks which include reference checks, police check and a pre-employment medical.
Applications Close: 4.00pm, 25 November 2026