General Manager Compliance Branch

The Clean Energy Regulator

We are an economic regulator accelerating carbon abatement for Australia. We do this by administering Australian Government schemes to measure, manage, reduce and offset carbon emissions in Australia.

Our role is determined by climate change law. We administer schemes that contribute to the Australian Government climate target of reducing emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.

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Work with us

Working with us isn't just a job, it's a chance to have a rewarding career. We're looking for people with diverse skills, expertise and experience to work with us to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of clean energy in Australia.

The Role

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of General Manager Compliance Branch. This role reports to the Executive General Manager of the Scheme Support Division. As General Manager of the Compliance Branch, you will lead the agency's strategic approach to serious non compliance, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation. You will drive whole-of-agency capability uplift by embedding intelligence-led, risk-based compliance practices and championing cross-branch collaboration. Through leadership of key governance forums, including the Compliance Committee and the Litigation and Enforcement Committee, you will shape strategic compliance priorities and ensure consistent, proportionate enforcement outcomes. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can influence at the executive level, build strong partnerships, and deliver results in a complex regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

The General Manager Compliance is a key member of the agency's business leadership team and is the lead in improving and modernising compliance capabilities to drive improved compliance behaviours and adaptive approach to regulation.

The General Manager Compliance will:

• Lead and manage the Compliance Branch with a clear strategic vision, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative culture, ensuring effective governance, resource management, and delivery of outcomes aligned with the agency's regulatory objectives and broader organisational priorities.
• Drive organisational capability uplift by embedding best-practice compliance frameworks, modernising compliance functions, and strengthening assurance and regulatory approaches to support improved compliance behaviours and an adaptive, future-focused regulatory culture.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other regulators and government entities, to enhance regulatory collaboration and intelligence sharing.
• Provide authoritative advice to the Executive and Board on complex compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters, contributing to strategic policy development and regulatory reform.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans that align with the agency's goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form partnerships and engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, manage change, and drive a high-performance culture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, specifically in the context of responses to fraud or serious non-compliance.
• Commitment to upholding the APS Code of Conduct.

Qualifications/Experience

The following qualifications and experience are required of the position:

• Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, with a proven track record in managing compliance, investigations and enforcement.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work-based learning in a relevant field (investigations, law, intelligence and analytics or audit) would be beneficial.

Applications close 11.30pm on Sunday, 9 November 2025