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Head of Policy & Advocacy


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Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2026-01-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

You can now search for people on SEEK. Make your profile public so you can be found by more employers. Update profile visibilityAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsThe South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) is entering an exciting new chapter. As the peak body for South Australia''s resources and energy sector, SACOME has championed a thriving, responsible and futurefocused industry for more than 40 years. Representing the State''s resource, energy and service companies, SACOME have long been a trusted voice shaping policy, strengthening industry capability and delivering outcomes that benefit all South Australians.With a newly appointed CEO bringing deep sector insight and a bold vision for the future, SACOME is repositioning to elevate their impact, reinvigorate member value proposition and strengthen advocacy on behalf of the industry. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the next era of a highprofile organisation at a pivotal moment of renewal.Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Policy & Advocacy is a senior leadership position at the heart of the transformation that shapes and delivers SACOME''s strategic policy and advocacy agenda. The role leads the development of robust, evidencebased policy, builds and maintains strong relationships with members and key stakeholders, and ensures SACOME''s policy positions support the growth, competitiveness and longterm sustainability of South Australia''s resources sector. The Head of Policy & Advocacy also provides highlevel strategic advice, supports delivery of the organisation''s 2030 Vision, and champions a culture of excellence, collaboration, compliance and continuous improvement across the organisation.The successful candidate will be a strategic and influential policy leader with proven experience in complex policy development and advocacy. They will bring strong analytical capability, a deep understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks, and the ability to anticipate emerging issues and develop proactive, evidencebased responses. Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationshipbuilding skills are essential, along with the capacity to operate effectively in a fastpaced environment, manage competing priorities, and work collaboratively with members, government, industry and other stakeholders. Tertiary qualifications and senior experience within government, industry or the resources sector will be highly regarded. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader to help steer a refreshed organisation, energise its policy agenda and create meaningful, longterm value for members and the broader resources and energy sector.Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Jedda Gito or Tara Hancock at Morton Philips on (08) 8210 8510 . Applications are welcome directly through SEEK.#J-18808-Ljbffr