Regulatory Compliance Advisory Leader

**About Us**

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of **our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation.**Our ability to deliver on this Purpose will be dependent on our people.

**Regulatory Compliance Advisory Leader**

In this influential senior role, you’ll oversee our enterprise-wide regulatory advisory function, supporting all Business Units including our Customer, Trading, Operations, and Enterprise areas. As a key second line leader under our Compliance Management System (CMS) and Three Lines of Defence (3LoD) model, you’ll deliver proactive, risk-based, and trusted compliance advice to business leaders and obligation owners.

You’ll drive business alignment with regulatory obligations, guide the interpretation and implementation of regulatory change, and help uplift compliance maturity across the organisation. Acting as a strategic partner to Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance Performance, and senior leaders, you’ll ensure regulatory expectations are clearly understood and effectively managed.

You’ll also build strong engagement with first line teams while maintaining second line independence, and ensure all advice is consistently documented in line with CMS governance.
- Obligations & Advisory Support - Provide second line regulatory compliance advice and interpretation of obligations across all business units (BUs).
- Ensure advice is risk-based, documented, and consistent with internal policies, procedures, and the CMS. Partner with first line teams to support the operationalisation of compliance requirements.
- Regulatory Change Management - Participate in regulatory change impact assessments, working alongside Legal and Regulatory Affairs.
- Provide advisory support to Process and Obligation Owners on implementing change. Validate alignment of obligations and controls to changing regulatory expectations.
- Governance and Reporting - Provide BU-specific and enterprise-wide insights to governance forums. Contribute to board and executive reporting through the Head of Regulatory Compliance Risk. Identify emerging risks and provide assurance on regulatory alignment.
- Capability Uplift and Advice Quality - Maintain high-quality regulatory advice through structured review, advisory protocols, and alignment to the CMS. Lead education and training sessions for business stakeholders on regulatory obligations, roles and responsibilities, and compliance risk management.

**How can you support the Clean Energy Transition**
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Policy, Risk, or a related field.
- 3-6 years’ experience in a regulatory, legal, compliance, or audit function.
- Certifications in compliance (e.g. GRCI, ICA) or postgraduate studies are desirable
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to energy or similarly regulated sectors.
- Experience working in a compliance, legal, risk or regulatory change environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complex topics.
- Strong attention to detail and task ownership.
- Collaborative working style with stakeholders across business, risk, and legal teams

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us #Doing. Not just dreaming, then

**Why Us?**
- We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome. We offer;_
- Employee discount on your electricity and gas, discounts on major brands and products
- Annual Performance Bonus
- 20 weeks’ paid parental leave that’s completely gender-equal
- Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
- Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work
- 2 paid recharge days
- State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
- Onsite Tech Bar