Policy Director

10 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AusNet Services Full time
Policy Lead Opportunity

AusNet Services is seeking a Policy Lead to join our Regulation & Policy team in Southbank. As a Policy Lead, you will play a key role in shaping our society's transition to clean energy by developing and advocating on energy policy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Agreeing policy positions and strategies on priority reforms, including business engagements to identify developments, opportunities and risks;
  • Engaging actively and meaningfully on policy or regulatory issues with governments, regulators or industry to positively influence decisions made or positions settled;
  • Collaborating and coordinating with internal AusNet stakeholders that engage with the range of stakeholders impactful to our policy positions;
  • Developing positive relationships with internal leaders and specialists – building their support for, and understanding of, AusNet's position and advocacy approach;
  • Developing and sharing policy insights over complex energy and industry issues from industry, research, AusNet trials and projects;
Requirements:
  • Significant demonstrated experience working in policy development, and familiarity with policy or regulatory setting process – whether with industry, government or regulatory body;
  • Experience in and strong understanding of energy markets, policy and regulation, preferably in regulated or commercial transmission sector, however, experience in electricity and gas distribution also valued;
  • Tertiary qualifications within a related discipline;
  • Outstanding written and strong verbal communication skills to influence mutually beneficial outcomes;
  • Strong interpersonal skills that enable communication and collaboration with internal and external parties;
  • Confidently operate independently and bring your own ability to organise and lead working-level teams on policy;
  • Demonstrated ability to hold or develop 'trusted' relationships with senior stakeholders;
What We Offer:
  • Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life;
  • Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service;
  • Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you;
  • Perks: we offer all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more;

AusNet Services is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.



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