At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Corporate Affairs for Chevron's Downstream business and shape strategic communications.
- Company: Join Chevron, a global leader in energy with over 70 years in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid work, extra leave, performance bonuses, and health perks.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace promoting diversity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make an impact on Australia's energy future while influencing key business strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in Corporate Affairs and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
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 delivers quality fuel and lubricant products and services, including via its national network of Caltex service stations. We deliver products and services to a range of industries including mining, resources, agriculture, transport, marine and aviation.
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.
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.
- Government & stakeholder engagement: Build trusted relationships with Commonwealth, state and local governments, industry bodies, customers, community partners and other key stakeholders.
- Communications, media & reputation: Develop integrated communications and reputation strategies that strengthen the Caltex brand and support business priorities.
- Leadership & integration: Lead and develop Corporate Affairs resources supporting the Downstream business.
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.
- A collaborative leadership style and the ability to influence across a complex, matrixed organisation.
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.
Benefits: Depending on eligibility, our benefits include hybrid working arrangements, paid parental leave, superannuation contributions above the statutory minimum, performance-based annual bonus, health and wellbeing benefits, education assistance and study leave, fuel discount following probation, and employee networks.
Chevron Australia values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of all abilities, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, diverse cultures, and backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ identities, and all age groups to apply.
Applications close 11:59pm AEST, 5 November 2026.
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