Government Affairs Leader - Australia

Job Description SummaryThe Government Affairs Leader - Australia will lead GE Vernova’s federal and state government engagement strategy, building strong relationships with policymakers, industry stakeholders, and diplomatic partners. This role will provide strategic insights on policy, regulatory, and geopolitical developments, support market access and business growth, and help advance commercial opportunities across Australia and New Zealand.
You will work closely with business leaders and corporate functions to shape advocacy efforts, support government-facing bids, and strengthen GE Vernova’s external influence and reputation.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute the mission of GE Vernova with Australia federal and state focus, build strong stakeholder relationships
• Develop strong relationship with US diplomatic personnel in Australia and identify policy and commercial advocacy opportunities
• Inform GEV constituents, including GEV global corporate leadership and GEV business leaders of macroeconomic and energy policy and regulatory trends and developments, and coordinate with those constituents on the development and execution of GEV’s federal and state government engagement agenda to protect and secure business growth
• Partner with GEV businesses to develop and facilitate the execution of the business strategy in Australia and provide international market intelligence to the businesses
• Support GE Businesses to secure/improve market access leveraging expertise with government institutions and government decision-making procedures
• Coordinate GEV responses to inquiries, regulatory proposals and other solicitations from government
• Share best practices, identify government subsidies and initiatives that could be beneficial to GEV and its businesses
• Identify and inform GEV businesses about governmental (commercial) opportunities
• Monitor public policy and provide timely geopolitical analysis
• Keep a close partnership with dedicated Corporate functional leaders for GEV
• Develop leadership opportunities with external organizations such as trade, industry and business associations
• Support sales to governments by helping sales teams tailor GEV bids to government needs, marshalling government support and advocacy for GEV bids, and utilizing government financing 
• Provide expert advice on the workings of the government institutions and decision-making procedures and changes in government players
• Monitor policy landscape in New Zealand and occasionally assist company leaders with engagement as needed

Qualifications, Requirements & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably or equivalent knowledge or experience in economics, law, political science, or public policy; advanced degree is a plus
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in working in government and/or government affairs matters in Australia, including significant relevant experience with a government, global corporation and/or with an international law or consultancy firm. 
• Deep knowledge of international government affairs, regulations, policies, funding programs, and priorities
• Deep knowledge of international government affairs, regulations, policies, funding programs, and priorities
• Strong understanding of government decision-making processes and procedures, and strong relationships with government officials and influencers
• Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within a complex organization
• Domain expertise in the energy sector would be a significant advantage
• Previous experience in transactional support and government funding programs would be a significant advantage
• Ability to travel as needed to key locations in Australia and occasionally New Zealand
• Fluency in English is required

Desired Characteristics:

• Issue advocacy and influencing skills with track record of successful application on behalf of a corporation or government 
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and to lay out clear, logical and implementable game plans 
• Proven ability to execute effectively on priority tasks and responsibilities, including linking details to broad outcomes 
• Ability to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment at all levels of the organization 
• Advanced communication skills - both written and verbal 
• Ability to deal effectively with people and work in diverse multinational teams 
• Ability to anticipate trends and manage risk 
• Ability to motivate and inspire others 

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information#LI-Remote - This is a remote position