Director, Government Relations

at  Worley

Director, Government Relations - SYD00HT
Company: Worley
Primary Location: AUS-NSW-Sydney
Other Locations: AUS-VIC-Melbourne, Australia
Job: Corporate Affairs
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Employee
Job Level: Experienced
Job Posting: Aug 29, 2024
Unposting Date: Sep 28, 2024
Reporting Manager Title: Senior Director – Government Relations
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ABOUT THE JOB

Worley is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Australian Government Relations to develop and implement a comprehensive government relations strategy. This role is pivotal in elevating awareness and knowledge of Worley as an iconic, trusted, and nationally significant Australian global business. You will be responsible for orchestrating an ongoing program of engagement to enhance our relationships with the government, providing critical support to broader efforts to maintain and enhance Worley’s corporate reputation. You will proactively identify, anticipate, monitor, and manage government-related opportunities and risks.
Location - Preference for Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne will be considered for exceptional candidates.

• Position Worley with the Australian government as an important and trusted partner.
• Advise, support and coordinate senior Worley executives and the Board in government engagement.
• Develop and maintain a network of senior contacts within Ministerial offices and relevant Departments at both Federal and State levels.
• Lead government and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that Worley builds the right relationships across all appropriate tiers of government.
• Direct and contribute to initiatives across Corporate functions and ANZ Operations to elevate Worley’s brand and reputation in Australia.
• Proactively identify, monitor, and manage government-related opportunities and risks.
• Ensure reputational risk is identified, escalated, and managed in line with Worley’s business objectives to build a license to operate.
• Coordinate government submissions and support funding/grant opportunities as appropriate.
• Build relationships with government relations teams across key customers in Australia to drive and support shared outcomes.
• Support issues and crisis management plans, processes, and events.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Head of Government Relations, based in the UK, to amplify Australian government messaging in other key geographies.
• Maintain excellent records in accordance with Worley policies and processes.