Senior Stakeholder Engagement and Government Relations Officer (EA2025/180)Do you want towork at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities towork on some of the biggest issues facing consumers andbusinesses and have opportunities to pursue new and excitingpathways?
Do you want towork at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walksof life collaborate to work on meaningfulmatters?
Do you want to be a key liaison and coordination pointfor executive stakeholder engagement and support and promotethe AER's work?
Then this is theplace for you!
At the AER, we work to make energyconsumers better off, now and in the future.
We focus on ensuring asecure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as ittransitions to net zero emissions.
Our high performing culture isbuilt on a foundation of care, support and inclusion.
It'swhy we're driven by connection and collaboration, sharing ourskills, knowledge and support with each other freely andfrequently.
It's why we prioritise the wellbeing of ourpeople and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly andcourageously.
We believe the best version of you is the onethat's true to who you are – and that's the youwe want working alongside us.We valueflexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER officeslocated in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney andare available on a full-time, part time or job-sharebasis.Applicants fromdiverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people withdisability and those from different cultural backgrounds areencouraged to apply.What you will doas the Senior Stakeholder Engagement andGovernment Relations OfficerContribute toexecutive support for the Chair, Board and CEO for externalengagement including identifying priority issues andcoordinating relevant briefing material and advice.Provide advice andsupport to other areas of the AER about best practicestakeholder engagement as part of their ongoing project workthat promotes the AER's proactiveengagement with abroad range of external stakeholders including government,industry and consumer groups to achieve the AER'sstrategic objectives.Engageand coordinate with internal stakeholders to support theAER's external facing obligations and engagementsincluding participation in parliamentary processes (such asSenate Estimates and Inquiries).
Work with staff across the agency to improveaccess to consumer insights (panels, focus groups etc),including leading secretariat support for the CustomerConsultative Group.AboutyouIn order tosucceed in the role, you will have:awell-developed understanding or ability to quickly acquireknowledge of the energy sector, and an understanding of therole, purpose and objectives of the AER.demonstrated strongcommunication skills, including the ability to communicateclearly both orally and in writing.anability to work in a fast-paced environment while managingmultiple tasks and competing priorities.experience instakeholder engagement, including contributing to engagementactivities and plans.relevant tertiaryqualifications in communications, public policy, government,law, economics or other related fields are highlydesired.To find outmore about us and the role, please read the CandidateKit.You will beasked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the CandidateKit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are mostproud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
ApplicationsClose: 11:00pm (AEDT) Sunday, 5 October2025
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📌 Senior Stakeholder Engagement And Government Relations Officer (Ea2025/180)
🏢 Australian Competition And Consumer Commission
📍 Canberra