Manager, Policy

Location:
Victoria, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Description:

When you choose AusNet, you'll join genuine people working together making Real. Progress

At AusNet, we're the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family. AusNet's gas network is an essential service for homes and businesses in Western Victoria and will remain a critical part of the energy system for decades to come.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia's cleaner energy future.

Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That's refreshing.

As Manager, Policy & Regulation, you will lead regulation and policy for our gas network. In this strategic role, you'll shape outcomes by working closely with regulators, governments, and internal stakeholders.

You'll develop policy positions, take a key role in our price review strategies, and advocate for outcomes that align with AusNet's long-term vision. Your initiative will play a vital role in ensuring our gas business remains sustainable, compliant, and customer-focused in an increasingly dynamic energy landscape

With a hybrid split (Office/WFH), this role is based in Southbank, Melbourne and is part of the Gas Strategy & Regulation team.

This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:

• Gas Policy Development & Advocacy
• Drive a gas policy agenda aligned with AusNet's strategy.
  Lead advocacy efforts with regulators and policymakers.
• Regulatory Strategy & Price Reviews
• Shape regulatory strategies and leadership engagement for price reviews.
  Guide regulation and cross-business teams to timely and high-quality submissions.
• Regulatory Support & Compliance
• Provide regular regulatory guidance to our gas teams.

You don't need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce / Economics / Finance / Engineering or related field is required.

• Demonstrated experience working in complex policy development

• Knowledge of energy markets and networks, not necessarily limited to gas.
• Outstanding written and strong verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Existing relationships with key stakeholders in government or regulators
• Strong leadership experience and proved ability to influence through others
• Experience in price review processes for regulated utilities

Behavioural aptitudes:

• Mature professional judgement, discipline, strong professional standards and above all, a high level of personal credibility and integrity
• Proactive and can-do attitude, flexible, ability to work under time pressure and respond to changes in priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and good ability to plan, organise and consult with cross-functional and diverse background of stakeholders

A real place to belong.

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here's what sets us apart:

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life.

• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.

• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.

• Perks: we offer all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.

As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead.

So, if you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward