Melissa Smith
About Melissa Smith
Melissa Smith is the Policy, Government, and Public Affairs Manager - Operations at Chevron in Perth, Western Australia, with over 20 years of experience in public affairs and government relations within the energy sector.
Company
Melissa Smith is currently working at Chevron as the Policy, Government, and Public Affairs Manager - Operations. She is based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Chevron is a global energy corporation known for its extensive operations in oil, natural gas, and geothermal energy sectors.
Title
Melissa Smith holds the title of Policy, Government, and Public Affairs Manager – Operations at Chevron. Her role involves overseeing public affairs and governmental relations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing community engagement for Chevron’s operational projects.
Education and Expertise
Melissa studied at the University of Southern Queensland where she achieved a Bachelor of Business with a double major in Marketing and Human Resources Management. She has over 20 years of experience in public affairs and government relations, particularly within the energy sector, establishing her as a knowledgeable expert in her field.
Background
Melissa Smith has extensive experience within Chevron, having held several positions over the years. She served as the Wheatstone External Affairs Manager for 5 months in 2017-2018, PGPA Advisor – Social Infrastructure for the Wheatstone Project from 2015 to 2017, External Affairs Coordinator for the North West Shelf Asset from 2010 to 2015, External Affairs Coordinator – WA Oil Asset from 2008 to 2010, and Government and External Affairs Coordinator for the Gorgon Project from 2002 to 2007. She worked at Epic Energy South Australia Pty Ltd as Public Affairs Manager from 1998 to 2002.
Achievements
Melissa Smith has played a key role in the social infrastructure development for the Wheatstone Project. She has extensive experience coordinating external affairs for major oil and gas assets in Western Australia. Her role in the Gorgon Project, one of the world's largest natural gas projects, highlights her capability in handling large-scale energy project public affairs. Her background showcases a strong foundation in managing public affairs for substantial energy projects, contributing significantly to Chevron’s operations and external engagements.