Public Affairs & Government Relations Lead

PT Lbm Energi Baru; Kendal; On-site; IDR 89,280,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Lbm Energi Baru seeks a Government Relations Specialist to manage external affairs with local and regional authorities in Kendal, Central Java. You will develop and maintain relationships, oversee licensing, permits, and regulatory matters, and prepare monthly reports on stakeholder engagement and policy developments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in PR/Communications or related field, at least 3 years in government/public relations, and strong negotiation and documentation skills;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Government Relations, Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Government Relations or related field; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or large-scale projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of government structures and local government relations.
• Experience communicating with government institutions at provincial/regency levels.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of licensing, permits, regulatory requirements, and government procedures.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and information management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willing to be placed in Kendal, Central Java.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide team members in managing external relations information and stakeholder records.
• Assist in developing and expanding relationships with local government authorities and stakeholders.
• Liaise with provincial and regency-level departments and SEZ Management Committee for smooth communication.
• Coordinate with business counterpart departments to engage with grassroots/local government.
• Coordinate with government institutions regarding activities, licensing, permits, and regulatory matters.
• Monitor progress of licenses and permits and follow up with internal and external parties.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of government contacts and meetings.
• Monitor local government policies and developments that impact operations.
• Identify and monitor community and external stakeholder risks and follow up appropriately.
• Support government relations activities including meetings, visits, and stakeholder programs.
• Handle external issues and maintain positive relationships between company, government, and communities.
• Prepare monthly reports on government-engagement, licensing progress, and policy developments.
• Ensure all external liaison activities are documented and followed through to completion.
• Perform other government relations duties assigned by management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Follow-up

Reporting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations / Communications / Government Relations or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PT Lbm Energi Baru seeks a Government Relations Specialist to manage external affairs with local and regional authorities in Kendal, Central Java. You will develop and maintain relationships, oversee licensing, permits, and regulatory matters, and prepare monthly reports on stakeholder engagement and policy developments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in PR/Communications or related field, at least 3 years in government/public relations, and strong negotiation and documentation skills;