Areas of expertise

Corporate Affairs Leadership

Government Relations

Approvals Strategy & Engagement

Community Engagement

Strategic Communications

Media Engagement

Tim Walster

Director

Tim has vast experience in government relations and corporate affairs, including more than 15 years across a variety of business areas with Woodside Energy. 

Tim’s career started with a range of government and industry associations roles, working for Commonwealth Members of Parliament and Senators, serving as both a Chief of Staff and Principal Policy Adviser in the WA Government and spending time with the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA. 

During his long time with Woodside, Tim led teams responsible for delivering integrated government, communities and communications strategies to support major projects, including the Pluto Train 2 / Scarborough final investment decision.  

Before joining Corporate Affairs Australia in 2022, Tim was Woodside’s General Manager Government Relations and led corporate affairs support to Woodside’s New Energy & Carbon teams. 

At CAA, Tim provides expert advice and support to a wide range of clients, with a focus on developing and implementing effective government relations strategies and ensuring an integrated approach to corporate affairs, including strategic communications. 

Tim is a graduate of AICD’s Company Directors Course. 

Meet our other team members

Renay Sheehan

Director

Sam Panickar Corporate Affairs

Sam Panickar

Associate Director

Rebecca Martin

Associate Director

Rose Scott Corporate Affairs

Rose Scott

Senior Consultant

Harry Saunders

Consultant

Molly Moore Corporate Affairs

Molly Moore

Visual Designer

Simon Corrigan Corporate Affairs

Simon Corrigan

Director

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