Title:  Head of Government Affairs Australia

About the Job

• Lead Peabody’s government engagement across Federal, QLD and NSW.
• Shape policy outcomes that directly impact a major mining business.
• Position Peabody as a credible, influential voice in energy and resources.

Peabody is a leading global coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody is guided by seven core values: Safety, Customer Focus, Leadership, People, Excellence, Integrity, and Sustainability.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Government Affairs to join Peabody’s Australian team, based in Brisbane.

This is a hands-on leadership (director level) role that will lead Peabody’s engagement with Federal, Queensland and New South Wales governments, regulators, and industry bodies.  You will position Peabody as a credible and influential advocate on policy matters that impact the business, while directly supporting its strategic and operational objectives.

Working closely with senior leaders and site teams, you will translate business priorities, emerging issues, and operational challenges into proactive and effective government relations and advocacy strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior political, bureaucratic and industry stakeholders
• Develop and execute Federal and State (QLD and NSW) government relations strategies in partnership with the VP Global Government Relations
• Coordinate policy development across the business, working closely with operational and functional teams
• Lead Peabody’s submissions to government and industry bodies, driving collaboration across internal teams
• Identify and advise on emerging federal and state issues impacting the business and reputation
• Develop targeted government engagement strategies to support specific business priorities and challenges
• Represent Peabody on external industry committees, forums and working groups
• Prepare internal and external government relations reporting
• Support and prepare senior leaders for engagement with government and regulatory stakeholders
• Manage corporate initiatives, including sponsorships and philanthropic programs, that complement government relations objectives
• Build effective stakeholder relationships through both formal and informal channels

About You

• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously and deliver outcomes without day‑to‑day supervision
• Deep experience working within Queensland or New South Wales government environments, with a strong understanding of state‑level political and policy processes
• Well‑established relationships across Queensland or NSW government, including senior public sector and political stakeholders
• Highly self‑directed professional with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach
• Proven capability in developing, executing, and measuring strategic government engagement plans
• Exceptional written communication skills, including briefing materials, submissions, and executive‑level correspondence
• Extensive experience engaging with senior executives, elected officials, and senior bureaucrats
• 10–15 years of experience in government, public policy, or corporate government relations

The Lifestyle

This position is offered on a Monday to Friday basis, working from our Fortitude Valley office with flexible start/finish times and a redistributed working week, giving employees the option to finish at noon on Fridays.

Why Join Peabody?

• Brisbane CBD location with flexible work options and meaningful site engagement
• Competitive salary package with an excellent short-term incentive plan
• Unlock more than 2,000 health and wellness perks with WHEREFIT
• Contemporary Fortitude Valley office environment
• Access tax benefits with our novated vehicle leasing program
• Discounts on private health insurance

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at:

https://jobs.peabodyenergy.com/

We offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognises, and develops our employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect.

Please note: Peabody does not accept unsolicited agency referrals. Recruitment agencies are kindly requested not to contact us regarding this vacancy.