Energy Regulation Manager

Excellent career & personal development opportunities
- Full time Permanent opportunity
- Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne OR Brisbane based

**Working for us**

At Origin we have a strong purpose and values that challenge us to find the answers to the big energy questions. Every person that works with us helps us reach that goal. If you bring good energy to Origin, you’ll get it in return. A challenging career. An exciting industry. And the support to grow and explore your potential.

**The Role**

The Regulatory Policy Team is responsible for identifying and influencing regulatory change within Australian energy markets. The team seeks to minimise the risk of adverse regulatory decisions and is responsible for establishing consistent and principled policy positions.

The key areas of accountability include regulatory policy and decisions relating to: distributed energy resources (DER); carbon abatement; wholesale/retail gas and electricity markets; financial markets; and future fuels.

**Responsibilities & Duties**
- Prepare and oversee the development of submissions and policy positions to the principal regulatory bodies in Australia’s energy markets.
- Develop regulatory policy and strategies, in support of regulatory outcomes that are aligned with Origin’s strategic objectives.
- Interpret and analyse the potential impacts of regulatory changes on Origin and the broader energy sector.

Establish and maintain relationships with relevant senior internal and external stakeholders including from government, and regulatory bodies.
- Represent Origin at industry working groups and public forums.
- Monitor developments in the regulatory environment and keep internal stakeholders abreast of changes and emerging issues.
- Work with internal stakeholders to ascertain the business impact of regulatory changes.
- Monitor the external policy and regulatory environment and advise the business of potential issues, risks and opportunities.

**About you**
- **5+ years of significant proven experience** in similar roles in the **energy industry**:

- Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies such as AEMC, AEMO, AER, ACC and their consultation/decision making processes.
- Deep understanding of the workings of the regulatory landscape in the energy sector.
- Deep understanding of the wholesale electricity and gas markets in Australia; and issues related to the energy transition.
- Excellent written and oral communication with the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly and tailor communications to the required audience.
- Critical thinking with the ability to connect the dots, taking a holistic approach to problem solving.
- Ability to develop persuasive economic and/or legal arguments that support Origin’s commercial/strategic objectives and meet key public policy goals.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.

**Origin - Where good change happens**

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating collective change. We’re creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces for everyone because the more perspectives we have, in a place where everyone can belong, the better we can tackle our challenges together. We are united, yet unique.

If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

**A great team to join**

**Origin. Good energy**

At Origin, our focus is on getting energy right for our customers, communities, and planet. Because we know it’s up to us to shape the future of energy. Today, we serve more than 4.2 million customers, are one of the most significant energy producers in the country and listed in the ASX Top 50 companies.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.