Policy Advisors

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA

Perth, WA

Policy, Planning and Regulation (Government and Defence)

Full time

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Meaningful work that delivers real outcomes for WA’s resources sector

Collaborative and supportive team environment

CBD location with flexible working arrangements

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA (CME) is seeking two highly specialized and motivated individuals to join our policy team. Depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidates, these positions may be appointed at either a policy advisor or senior policy advisor level.

These opportunities are within two influential portfolios:

Resource Development and Sustainability, which focuses on key areas such as the environment, land access, heritage, native title, and circular economy.

Climate and Energy portfolio, which focuses on climate change, carbon abatement, climate adaptation, the energy transition, and new technologies.

Our policy teams are responsible for developing evidence-based policy, proactively engaging with members and key stakeholders, and advocating effectively on issues that matter most to the resource sector. The roles require strong research, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

This is a unique opportunity to work with some of the most experienced professionals in these fields across industry and to collaborate with other specialized CME portfolios, including Industry Competitiveness and Economics, Health, Safety, and People, and our regional community experts.

What will you be doing?

Support CME’s policy and advocacy strategy for the portfolio by defining priorities, developing positions on issues, identifying advocacy opportunities, and building deep connections with relevant member companies and stakeholders, ensuring a proactive presence of CME across the portfolio areas.

Conduct research and analysis for the portfolio, ensuring evidence-based positions that inform CME’s policy positions and advocacy for matters affecting our members.

Proactively engage members to identify current and emerging risks, challenges, and opportunities, and seek their feedback on policy positions that may impact their operations.

Write high-quality submissions, newsletter articles, briefing notes, agenda papers, and other written documents and reports.

Coordinate committees and working groups within the portfolio, including facilitating member engagement and performing secretariat duties.

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including industry, government, and peak bodies.

Represent CME at industry events and conferences, promoting the role of CME and the industry to ensure a highly visible presence.

What are we looking for in you?

A relevant tertiary qualification and a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in policy, advocacy, or a related field.

Current operational knowledge of the WA’s resources sector, including hard rock mining, oil and gas, and upstream/downstream processing.

A clear understanding of state and federal policy development and approval processes.

Demonstrated understanding of state and federal legislation relevant to the policy portfolio, such as the Mining Act, Environmental Protection Act, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, or the Climate Change Act.

Technical experience aligned to one of the portfolio areas or within another technical area.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working with government and industry.

Coordination and facilitation skills, with experience supporting committees, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and driving committee engagement.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

A valid WA driver’s license and willingness to occasionally travel.

Alignment with CME’s values: accountable, engaged, inclusive, integrity, and respect.

About CME

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) is the leading advocate for the resources sector in Western Australia. It is a member-funded, not-for-profit organization that represents the views of its members and advocates on their behalf. CME leads policy development on issues impacting the sector, prosecutes the case for those policies through government, stakeholder, and media channels, and promotes the value of the sector to the community.

We strive to tell the stories about the sector's contribution to the community, its strong environmental work, the incredible personal stories about people working in and around the sector, and the exciting career opportunities on offer.

CME Employee Benefits

At CME our people are important to us. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and collaborative working environment, with opportunities for ongoing development. In recognition of the significant contribution our employees make to CME and our members, we provide a number of excellent benefits, including

Annual bonus incentive scheme based on meeting performance requirements;

Annual base salary increases for first three years of employment;

Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home 2 days per week for full-time staff;

14 weeks paid parental leave at full pay, or 28 weeks provided at half pay;

Not-for-profit salary packaging options;

Annual reimbursement of $200 for a fitness membership of the employees’ choice;

Annual reimbursement of $400 for private counselling sessions;

3 days per month paid parking (equates to a saving of over $800 per year);

Journey insurance for travel to and from the workplace;

Free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program;

Financial assistance provided for education/qualifications undertaken;

Professional development and training opportunities;

Company provided mobile phone and laptop; and

Weekly fruit is provided in the office.

Next steps

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the future of Western Australia's resources sector and thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey by clicking "APPLY" to submit your resume and brief cover letter before 7 June 2025. Shortlisting for these roles will commence immediately. Please note that previous applicants need not reapply.

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For a confidential discussion, contact Michelle Maguire on 0412 531 573