Queensland, Australia

Job Family Group:

Corporate Relations

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

August 21, 2024

Business unit:

CoS and Corporate Relations

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in

Within the Australian Corporate Relations team, the integrated External Affairs function delivers value by supporting the Shell’s strategy in Australia, including securing and driving Shell’s reputation and values.

Reporting directly into the External Affairs Manager, you will drive the delivery of integrated solutions to create and protect value – pursuing strategic ambitions and growing Shell’s reputation in Australia across natural gas, LNG, Renewables & Energy Solutions and New Business Development opportunities.

What’s the role?

Drawing on a strong base of professional excellence, we aspire to be best-in-class at achieving integrated outcomes through effective management of non-technical risk, stakeholder engagement, government relations and business partnering.

Key responsibilities of this dynamic role include:

• Working across natural teams within both the Shell and the broader Corporate Relations team, you will ensure risks, opportunities and mitigations arising from the changing external operating environment are built into business decisions, planning and design.
• Partnering with our assets to protect and grow our license to operate, as well as bringing an ‘outside in’ perspective to ensure the business has an early understanding of external stakeholder interests and influences.
• Develop and deliver integrated plans that support both business and reputation value protection and creation, as well as effectively managing risks.
• Providing advice and analysis to leaders support robust business decision making processes.
• Managing and supporting key internal and external stakeholders.

Key competencies for this role include external stakeholder relationship management, government relations, corporate communications, policy & advocacy, issues & crisis management and business partnering.

What we need from you

To achieve success in this role, you will have extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, corporate communications (business and public affairs/strategic communications) and a demonstrated capability in issues management and crisis management.

You will also need to have sound commercial acumen, with excellent communication, written and oral presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and establish positive relationships across multiple layers of the business.

The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At Shell we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. ?

We are keen to support flexible working arrangements, subject to local regulations and legislative frameworks. If this is of interest to you, please describe in your application the type of flexible working arrangements for which you would like to be considered.

More about Shell in Australia

Shell Australia is a leading natural gas producer, and we are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by also investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities. A Shell career offers opportunities to work on innovative projects such as the Prelude floating LNG facility offshore of Western Australia and Shell’s QGC business in Queensland. Beyond these are a wide range of Shell’s New Energies development opportunities. Join Shell and let’s power progress together with more and cleaner energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
• We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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DISCLAIMER:

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At Shell we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Shell values diversity and offers: flexible work schedules, work and family programs, health and wellness programs, employee networks and mentoring, plus great training and development. The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.