During his time as a member of the Western Australian Parliament, from 1974 to 1986, Peter Jones held several senior ministerial portfolios including serving as Minister for Resources Development, Mines, Fuel and Energy.
Since leaving Parliament, Mr Jones has been actively involved in business serving as a non-executive director and chair of several listed companies, including as founding chair of ARC Energy.
Mr Jones has also been involved in various government bodies including being chair of the Australian Defence Housing Authority and Water Corporation of Western Australia.