Energy Policy Specialist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AusNet Services Ltd Full time

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Agreeing policy positions and strategies on priority reforms, including business engagements to identify developments, opportunities and risks; robust policy analysis to assess criticality and strategic impact; and presentation of high-quality policy advice to internal leaders
  • Engaging actively and meaningfully on policy or regulatory issues with governments, regulators or industry to positively influence decisions made or positions settled. This includes translating and simplifying AusNet's business or engineering issues into actionable policy proposals for decision-makers.
  • 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

About Us

AusNet Services is a leading energy company that plays a key role in the clean energy transition. We are committed to making a positive impact on our communities and the environment. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work and flexible hours
  • 14 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Community giving program, including a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank
  • Perks, including purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced policy professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.



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