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Transformational Leader for Secure Energy Future

3 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeExcellence Full time $185,000 - $245,000
Chief Executive Officer Role

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) seeks a highly skilled and experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization in its mission to make Australian energy consumers better off, now and in the future.

  • This is a high impact role that requires strategic leadership, direction, and vision to drive the AER's success in ensuring a secure, reliable, and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions.
  • The CEO will be responsible for developing and managing the AER's annual budget, overseeing strategic and operational planning, and maintaining regular contact with the Chair.

The successful candidate will have executive-level management experience and a proven track record of leadership within a dynamic, complex, and multifaceted public or private sector environment.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide strategic leadership and direction, including supporting the development of and execution of the AER's Strategic Plan (2026–2030) and Corporate Plan.
  2. Develop and manage the AER's annual budget, ensuring activities are conducted within approved parameters and aligned with the strategic priorities.
  3. Lead and empower the senior leadership team, assigning responsibilities clearly, supervising performance, and fostering a high-performing, values-driven culture.
  4. Maintain regular contact with the Chair, ensuring timely communication of developments that might require board-level action.
  5. Oversee strategic and operational planning, identifying objectives and strategies required to achieve the AER's approved strategic plan.
  6. Recommend significant operational changes to the Board as required, ensuring responsiveness to emerging challenges and opportunities.
  7. Ensure the Board is provided with accurate, timely, and clear information and materials, enabling effective governance and decision making.
  8. Implement board-approved policies, processes, and codes, ensuring alignment with broader APS governance frameworks.
  9. Instil and reinforce the AER's purpose and values, promoting ethical and responsible behavior, innovation, and excellence.
  10. Represent the AER externally, providing a strong, credible presence in engagements with senior government officials, regulators, industry leaders, and consumer groups.
  11. Attract, engage, and retain high-performing employees, creating and sustaining a culture and workplace that support them to thrive and deliver productive outcomes for the AER.
Selection Criteria

To be successful in the role, you will have:

  • Executive-level management experience and a proven track record of leadership within a dynamic, complex, and multifaceted public or private sector environment.
  • Understanding of the operations of governments and regulators.
  • Knowledge of Australian electricity and gas markets, and the role, purpose, and objectives of the AER.
  • Proven ability to manage performance against budget, organizational and cultural change, operational risk, and lead innovation.
  • Tertiary qualifications in law, economics/commerce, engineering, public policy, or related fields.
Benefits

The AER offers a range of benefits, including:

  • Opportunity to make a difference: As the CEO of the AER, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives of consumers and the future of secure, reliable, and affordable energy across Australia.
  • Inclusive Culture: Our high-performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support, and inclusion, ensuring an environment where everyone can thrive.
  • Flexible Working Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Salary sacrificing, contemporary leave entitlements, and more.