Strategic Stakeholder Lead – Government & Permits

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd in Malaysia seeks a dynamic Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead government and regulatory engagement for data centre and renewable energy projects across Malaysia. You will be embedded in our Malaysia development team, coordinating with ministries, agencies, consultants, and JV partners to secure permits and align with national priorities.

You will map permitting requirements, manage submissions, and advocate policy with authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in government liaison, permitting, policy advocacy, or public sector engagement.
• Proven experience with agencies such as MIDA, MDEC, CGSO, MITI, MCMC or similar.
• Strong writing and communication skills in English and Malay.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity with stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workflows.
• Experience in the data centre, digital infrastructure, or renewable energy sector is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Government & Stakeholder Liaison: act as primary liaison with Malaysian government agencies; arrange high-level engagements for project approvals; build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
• Permitting & Regulatory Strategy: map permitting requirements and timelines; manage applications for permits; coordinate with local authorities; track submissions.
• Strategic Communications & Policy Advocacy: develop white papers, briefing notes, or talking points; translate policy info into persuasive messages; monitor data economy and cloud policy discussions.
• Internal & External Coordination: collaborate with investment, legal, engineering, and project management teams; assist in stakeholder reporting, media briefings, and event management.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advocacy

Public policy liaison

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Malay

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or related field

Job description

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd in Malaysia seeks a dynamic Stakeholder Engagement Manager to lead government and regulatory engagement for data centre and renewable energy projects across Malaysia. You will be embedded in our Malaysia development team, coordinating with ministries, agencies, consultants, and JV partners to secure permits and align with national priorities.

You will map permitting requirements, manage submissions, and advocate policy with authorities.