• We have an exciting ongoing full-time opportunity for a Strategic Engagement Advisor
• From $109,863 base salary plus 12% super
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements are available
About the Role:
The Strategic Engagement Advisor works across Energy Safe Victoria with subject matter experts to ensure our energy safety engagement aligns with corporate objectives and is monitored and evaluated for effectiveness. The successful candidate will provide strategic stakeholder engagement advice and support for executives and commissioners involving research and briefing papers and will facilitate regulatory engagement activities that support compliance with Victoria's energy safety laws.
You will be an ideal candidate if you have a high level of adaptability, flexibility, and autonomy, including a proven ability to prioritise and deliver high quality written materials in short time periods. You will need to be agile, proactively adjusting focus and approach in response to changing priorities, opportunities, and stakeholder needs. Experience working in a regulatory context, public sector policy or as an advisor to executives and Ministers will be highly regarded, as will sound knowledge of Australian energy policy, industry and technologies.
Key accountabilities
- Lead development, implementation and evaluation of the annual Engagement Delivery and Support (EDS) Plan, working across the business with subject matter experts to ensure the successful execution of each engagement activity.
- Conduct research, rigorous analysis and problem solving to support the Head of Customer and Stakeholder Engagement (CSE) in delivering detailed, evidence based and timely written and verbal briefings on stakeholder issues for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Victorian Energy Safety Commission.
- Connect across internal teams to monitor changes, gather insights and translate them into meaningful communication for ELT and government partners.
- Support the Head of CSE with issues management by providing timely advice, assisting with development of response materials, and managing sensitive matters to protect and enhance Energy Safe's reputation.
- Facilitate stakeholder participation in Energy Safe's decision-making in alignment with our Charter of Consultation and Regulatory Practice.
- Draft speeches and design effective presentations for senior leaders (including the CEO) that are tailored to the audience, clearly structured and deliver key messages in an engaging way for regulatory outcomes.
- Identify stakeholder issues raised through stakeholder insights research and other channels and analyse these to provide advice and/or propose recommendations based on that analysis.
- Working with the other engagement advisors organise industry forums and stakeholder engagement activities that support regulated entities to comply with Victorian energy laws in line with the annual EDS Plan.
Key Selection Criteria
- A tertiary qualification and/or strategic stakeholder engagement, policy or advisory experience at a senior level.
- Demonstrated experience leading the development, implementation, and evaluation of annual engagement plans, collaborating with subject matter experts across an organisation to execute activities on time and achieve compliance outcomes.
- Proven ability to conduct research, analyse complex stakeholder issues, and deliver evidence-based written and verbal briefings for executive leadership and other key stakeholders under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management capability, encompassing the ability to manage relationships and conduct negotiations that foster and develop key stakeholder partnerships.
- Expertise in preparing speeches, designing tailored presentations that deliver key regulatory messages clearly for senior leaders and executives.
- Experience supporting sen
ior leaders in issues management, providing timely advice on sensitive matters to protect organisational reputation in tight deadlines, with effective verbal skills for briefings.
- High degree of professionalism and integrity in dealings with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- High level of adaptability, flexibility and autonomy, including the ability to prioritise and deliver against milestones in short time periods. You will need to apply strategic agility, proactively adjusting focus and approach in response to changing priorities, opportunities, and stakeholder needs.
- Sound knowledge of Australian energy policy, industry and technologies. (Desired)
- Experience working in a regulatory context, public sector policy or as an advisor to executives and Ministers. (Desired)
- Engagement qualifications (e.g. IAP2). (Desired)
How to apply
Please refer to the available position description to assess your suitability and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Apply button. Applications will not be accepted via email.
Energy Safe will conduct relevant checks about applicants and the information provided with an application including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.
Energy Safe Victoria values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our organisation and welcomes and celebrates diversity. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community that we are here to protect. We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either the recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Human Resources via [email protected]
Applications close at midnight Sunday the 26 April 2026. This advertisement may close prior to the closure date without notice, if a high volume of applications is received, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.