Principal Consultant Commercial and External Affairs

We at Equinor, an international energy company with a proud history. Formerly Statoil, we are 20,000 committed colleagues developing oil, gas, wind and solar energy in more than 30 countries worldwide. We’re the largest operator in Norway, among the world’s largest offshore operators, and a growing force in renewables. Driven by our Nordic urge to explore beyond the horizon, and our dedication to safety, equality and sustainability, we’re building a global business on our values and the energy needs of the future. Development and Production International (DPI) is responsible for Equinor’s portfolio of producing assets and planned field developments in all countries outside Norway and Brazil. DPI's intent is to build and grow a competitive international portfolio - always safe, high value and low carbon. DPI’s operates across six continents and implements rigorous safety standards, technological innovations and environmental awareness. We have offices in Houston, TX, Austin, TX, Williston, ND, Stamford, CT, Washington D.C., as well as in Mexico City. We are looking for talented people with a desire to find solutions and opportunities to contribute to our organization. Equinor has been operating safely in Australia since 2013. As part of our global exploration strategy we are operator of two exploration permits offshore South Australia. The position supports and advises the Equinor Country Manager in Australia in a range of tasks to secure business opportunities. Job DescriptionLiaising with government departments and regulators regarding exploration operations Advising the country manager on all aspects of the Australian business context and stakeholders Developing processes and systems for the effective and compliant operation of a branch office. Supporting the country manager in developing the country strategy and identifying new business opportunities in oil, gas and renewable energy, aligned with the Equinor Business Area strategies. Meeting with peer exploration and production companies and building local intelligence to support business development. Providing advice on contracts including farm in and joint operating agreements. Ensuring compliance with petroleum, environmental and health and safety legislation. Reviewing and implementing internal governing documents. Assisting the procurement function for the contracting of local services. Assisting in the management of local external legal counsel. Working with Equinor’s communication unit to monitoring and respond to local media. QualificationsRelevant experience in oil and gas industry in Australia Deep knowledge of Australian regulatory and government relations Experience in commercial analysis and project management Stakeholder engagement experience with partners, regulators and governments Negotiation experience Masters or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law or equivalent 5-7 years experience is preferred Relevant experience may compensate for formal qualifications. Personal QualitiesAbility to identify with and represent Equinor in Australia in accordance with Equinor values High level of personal integrity and high ethical standards Broad network in government and business circles Business understanding and involvement Excellent verbal and written communication skills Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances, priorities and tasks Self-motivated and independent, proactive and perseverant Able to perform and succeed under pressure Ability to live by our safety and security expectations. We OfferWe offer competitive salaries, a general bonus scheme, good pension and insurance schemes and a comprehensive welfare package. Equinor wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture. General InformationMake sure that we are able to give your application consideration: Please attach copies of your diplomas, certificates and grades in English or Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language). Applications submitted without such attachments will unfortunately not be evaluated. If you are in the process of completing a degree, please upload an official temporary transcript or other document describing subjects and grades completed to this point. Our values are to be courageous, open, collaborative and caring. We believe in these qualities, which are essential for building an even stronger Equinor. If you can identify with them, you could be the one to strengthen our team. Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process.  All hires will be screened against relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions law and increase security. If you have questions about the position or the process please send an email to gm_equinoremea@equinor.com Please be aware that no applications or attachments to applications will be accepted via email. Title and discipline band will be decided based on the candidate's experience