Executive Director, Default Market Offer and Consumers, EL2, Australian Energy Regulator
4 weeks ago
Join to apply for the Executive Director, Default Market Offer and Consumers, EL2, Australian Energy Regulator (EA2025/170) role at ACCC.
At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture is built on care, support and inclusion, with emphasis on connection, collaboration and wellbeing.
We value flexibility, and this role can be performed at any of the AER offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney, and is available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Position details: The successful candidate will be appointed as an ongoing EL2 and may attract an additional allowance via an IFA depending on skills and experience. All IFAs are reviewed annually in accordance with the IFA policy and are not ongoing.
What You Will Do As The Executive Director
- Oversee and integrate the teams' diverse and professional skills to deliver the Default Market Offer (DMO) each year as well as policy and regulatory initiatives that support energy consumers being better off now and in the future.
- Advise the Board and Senior Executive Team by acting as a source of expertise and leadership on retail pricing, policy and regulation.
- Represent the AER and DMO and Consumers Branch to influence and convince internal and external stakeholders about specific and set objectives.
- Ensure high quality documentation, and effective reporting and communication with the EGM, Senior Leadership Team, CEO and Board on relevant projects and organisational-wide activities.
About You
- Demonstrated experience leading a team or similar role in a fast-paced and large complex people-centred organisation.
- Substantial knowledge and demonstrated experience across policy and regulatory change, stakeholder engagement and data interpretation and management.
- Expert knowledge of Australian energy markets; understanding of the role, purpose and objectives of the AER and the complex political and stakeholder environment within which the AER operates.
- Tertiary qualifications in relevant field(s) or a relevant field.
How To Apply
You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 500 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).
Salary: $143,411 - $168,064 (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Gavin Fox, gavin.fox@aer.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST) Sunday, 21 September 2025
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