Stakeholder Relations, Principal

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• Lead stakeholder relations and engagement for AEMO in Western Australia
• Liaise and partner with the key stakeholders in the industry
• Great career opportunity to join the energy industry at a time of transformation

• Lead stakeholder relations and engagement for AEMO in Western Australia
• Liaise and partner with the key stakeholders incl Government departments & energy market participants
• Great career opportunity to join the energy industry at a time of transformation

About the Role:

We are currently looking for a Stakeholder Relations Principal to lead the development and implementation of contemporary and technically sound stakeholder relations services for our WA region, based in our Perth CBD office.

In this role, you will be a key advisor to the AEMO WA Leadership team, and lead stakeholder relations direction and engagement by facilitating the development and implementation of stakeholder management activities for Western Australia. This will be in line with project work, including energy market reform, and BAU ensuring alignment to the AEMO strategic direction, brand identity and values.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of stakeholder management, customer advocacy, and external communications functions/ forums
• Support consultative relations with the WA Department Leadership team and related Government departments and key stakeholders to maximise outcomes in achieving energy market reform and AEMO objectives
• Support communication of AEMO’s energy market roadmaps in setting out a longer term (5 year) strategy for energy market reform
• Monitor and advise on policy, regulatory, and legislative changes which may impact on AEMO’s operations and support the preparation of submissions and engagement activities to positively influence and proposed changes

Required skills and experience: 

• Appropriate tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline
• At least 5 or more years in a similar role in a senior capacity
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience in implementing key reforms in complex environments
• Knowledge and understanding of the operation of an energy market, regulatory framework and industry structure
• Demonstrated experience in complex stakeholder relations environments with the ability to navigate and lead stakeholder consultative processes on complex, technical, commercial or regulatory issues
• Demonstrated presentation and outstanding communications skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and challenge issues to influence desired outcomes
• Experience in working collaboratively within matrix management environments
• Resilience and strong work ethic

About the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO):

AEMO delivers secure, reliable energy to millions of Australians every day.  Our work touches virtually all aspects of Australia’s industrial, business and domestic life.  We ensure energy produced by electricity generators and gas suppliers reaches consumers nationwide. 

We operate the national electricity grid and manage gas markets in all states except Tasmania and Northern Territory.  We also operate Victoria’s gas system. 

AEMO provides expert guidance to government and the energy sector to inform policy, investment decisions and infrastructure management.  We play a crucial role in shaping Australia’s energy future. 

Your career with AEMO

AEMO has some of Australia’s finest energy sector talent in its midst.  Our work is intellectually challenging, and our people gain enormous satisfaction from solving the complex problems constantly facing them. 

The continuing interplay of shifts in energy generation, reliability, affordability, and a low emissions future will ensure we at AEMO continue to be challenged and driven for many years to come.

So, make your next career move one that really matters! 

Some of our employment benefits:

Here are some of the attractive employment benefits we offer:

• Professional development via projects, assignments, industry networks and job rotation
• Flexible working: work from home, part time and job share
• Discount health insurance, gym membership and other concessions
• Free salary continuance insurance and annual performance bonuses *

* Subject to eligibility

Apply now to join us and take your place alongside like-minded passionate, driven individuals in the Energy sector: one of the world’s most exciting and dynamic industries.

Click ‘apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter by C.O.B Wednesday 18th July 2018. 

No agency applications will be accepted at this time.