Corporate Affairs Manager, Downstream

Total Number of Openings
1
about us
Chevron is a leading multinational energy company with operations in over 180 countries. Founded in 1879, Chevron has a rich history of innovation and growth, making significant contributions to the global energy landscape.
Chevron has been present in Australia for over 70 years. Chevron Australia Downstream, an Australian subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation, delivers quality fuel and lubricant products and services, including via its national network of Caltex service stations. Caltex customers receive a warm and friendly service and take advantage of the specially formulated fuel system-cleaning ingredient Techron®, available in all grades of fuel at the Caltex service stations.
Chevron Australia Downstream also owns and operates three product import terminals. We deliver products and services to a range of industries including mining, resources, agriculture, transport, marine and aviation. We offer services such as bulk fuel supply, oils and lubricants, fuel equipment solutions, customised fleet fuel card solutions and expert advice on fuel management and health and safety.
At Chevron, we believe humanity can solve any challenge – including meeting the world’s energy needs of today, while advancing a cleaner energy tomorrow.
about the role
Chevron Australia is seeking an experienced Corporate Affairs Manager – Australia Downstream to lead Corporate Affairs for our Australian Downstream business and the Caltex brand.
Based in our Brisbane Head Office and reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Affairs – Australia, this is a highly influential role partnering with the Downstream leadership team on the issues that matter most to our business, stakeholders and reputation.
You will provide strategic advice across government and industry relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, communications, media, brand and reputation, helping the business navigate a complex and evolving energy and consumer environment.
As a member of the Downstream leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence major business decisions and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across government, industry and the community.
what you'll do
Strategic advice & advocacy
Partner with the Downstream leadership team to translate business priorities into effective Corporate Affairs strategies.
Lead advocacy on key issues including fuel security, supply resilience, fuels policy, energy transition and transport decarbonisation.
Anticipate and manage emerging political, social and reputational risks and opportunities.
Provide senior leaders with clear, commercially focused advice informed by the external environment.
Government & stakeholder engagement
Build trusted relationships with Commonwealth, state and local governments, industry bodies, customers, community partners and other key stakeholders.
Represent Downstream priorities through industry and government engagement.
Connect stakeholder insights with business strategy and decision-making.
Communications, media & reputation
Develop integrated communications and reputation strategies that strengthen the Caltex brand and support business priorities.
Lead media strategy, issues management and executive communications, and act as an authorised company spokesperson where required.
Lead Corporate Affairs preparedness and response for significant issues, incidents, transactions and organisational change.
Use media, stakeholder and digital insights to measure impact and continuously strengthen outcomes.
Leadership & integration
Lead and develop Corporate Affairs resources supporting the Downstream business.
Bring together expertise from across Chevron to deliver an integrated approach to advocacy, communications, stakeholder engagement and reputation.
Manage Corporate Affairs priorities, planning, budget, governance and performance.
about you
You are an experienced Corporate Affairs leader who combines commercial judgement, political awareness and outstanding stakeholder skills with the ability to operate confidently in a complex and highly visible environment.
You will bring:
Significant experience in Corporate Affairs, public affairs, government relations, strategic communications or a related field.
Demonstrated experience advising executives and senior business leaders on complex or high-profile issues.
Strong understanding of the Australian political, regulatory and media environment.
Proven ability to develop trusted relationships with senior government, industry, media and community stakeholders.
Experience leading advocacy, reputation, media and issues-management strategies.
Strong judgement and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently during periods of change, uncertainty or heightened scrutiny.
A collaborative leadership style and the ability to influence across a complex, matrixed organisation.
A commercial mindset, with a focus on measurable outcomes and the value Corporate Affairs can create or protect for the business.
Experience in energy, resources, infrastructure, transport, retail, FMCG or another highly regulated consumer-facing industry would be highly regarded.
Why join Chevron Australia?
At Chevron, you'll work on issues that matter to Australia's energy future while contributing to one of the world's leading energy companies. You'll join a collaborative and high-performing environment where your expertise can influence business strategy, strengthen stakeholder relationships and help shape the future of our Downstream business and the Caltex brand. Everything we do is guided by our values and our commitment to The Chevron Way.
Benefits
Depending on eligibility, our benefits include:
Hybrid working arrangements, including working from home on Fridays where business requirements allow
Paid parental leave
Superannuation contributions above the statutory minimum
An additional 40 hours of annual leave each year
Performance-based annual bonus
Health and wellbeing benefits, including fitness membership reimbursement and employee assistance
Education assistance and study leave
Fuel discount following probation
Vehicle allowance and novated lease options for eligible roles