Corporate Affairs Manager, Downstream

About the role

Chevron Australia Downstream, an Australian subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, is seeking an experienced Corporate Affairs Manager for its Downstream business and the Caltex brand. Based at the Brisbane head office and reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Affairs – Australia, the role partners with the Downstream leadership team on issues affecting the business, stakeholders and reputation. It provides strategic advice on government and industry relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, communications, media, brand and reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with Downstream leadership to turn business priorities into Corporate Affairs strategies
• Lead advocacy on fuel security, supply resilience, fuels policy, energy transition and transport decarbonisation
• Anticipate and manage political, social and reputational risks and opportunities
• Build relationships with Commonwealth, state and local governments, industry bodies, customers and community partners
• Develop integrated communications and reputation strategies, lead media strategy, issues management and executive communications, and act as an authorised spokesperson
• Lead preparedness and response for significant issues, incidents, transactions and organisational change
• Measure impact using media, stakeholder and digital insights
• Lead and develop Corporate Affairs resources, and manage priorities, planning, budget, governance and performance

Required profile

• Significant experience in Corporate Affairs, public affairs, government relations, strategic communications or a related field
• Demonstrated experience advising executives on complex, high-profile issues
• Strong understanding of the Australian political, regulatory and media environment
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior government, industry, media and community stakeholders
• Experience leading advocacy, reputation, media and issues-management strategies
• Commercial mindset focused on measurable outcomes
• Energy, resources, infrastructure, transport, retail, FMCG or another highly regulated consumer-facing industry experience is highly regarded

What we offer

• Hybrid working, including working from home on Fridays where business allows
• Paid parental leave and superannuation above the statutory minimum
• An additional 40 hours of annual leave each year and a performance-based annual bonus
• Health and wellbeing benefits, education assistance and study leave
• Fuel discount after probation, vehicle allowance and novated lease options for eligible roles
• Employee networks, recreation activities and social events