Government Relations and Media Specialist

About Stanwell

Stanwell provides the spark for a bright future, and that future starts now. With our corporate office in Brisbane’s CBD and sites in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions, we are a supplier of energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market, and large energy users throughout Australia. With more than 3,000 MW of renewable generation projects and firming capacity under development, we have an extensive renewable energy pipeline, with a goal of 9 to 10 GW of renewable energy and between 3 and 3.5 GW of energy storage in place by 2035.

We care. We adapt. We deliver. These values are the driving force behind everything we do. And as we grow and deliver that pipeline of projects in the coming years, we will continue to serve our communities and deliver the power that Queensland needs.

About the role

This is a permanent full-time opportunity located in Brisbane CBD.

The Government Relations and Media Specialist is responsible for establishing and maintaining productive government relationships within the context of a government-owned corporation, ensuring that the business understands evolving shareholder expectations and perceptions whilst facilitating accurate and timely advice to government on strategically significant issues.

The incumbent supports the implementation of Stanwell’s marketing and communication strategies by contributing high-level media relations expertise to support the Corporate Affairs team.

Key activities include:

• Advise the Chief Executive Officer and business leaders on strategic and tactical engagement with shareholding Ministers, offices, and departments.
• Maintain strong working relationships with shareholding Ministers’ office through proactive engagement and providing advice on emerging issues.
• Facilitate the exchange of information between Stanwell and the Queensland Government, on both a reactive and proactive basis, on a diverse range of subjects, including energy-related policy matters, capital projects, organisational performance and major organisational initiatives and issues.
• Design and execute high-calibre media and communications activities including press releases, media briefings, talking points and liaison with shareholding ministerial offices and departments.

About you

• Extensive experience government relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state government sector in Queensland.
• Demonstrated experience in producing high quality and professionally executed media and communication activities.
• Established ability to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in a complex, high-profile environment.
• Ability to influence high level decision makers through highly developed communication and presentation skills.

Benefits:

• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition, and discounts platform
• Weekly pay
• Contributions for IP/TPD insurance units
• Flexible work arrangements
• Centrally located in Brisbane CBD
• Incentive scheme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to learning and development on and off the job
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 29 April 2024

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.