Senior Regulatory Advisor

• Lead regulatory processes & projects as we embark on our exciting transformation journey!
• Permanent Full Time | $172,014 + 15.5% Super (increase to 16% Super in 2025)
• Enjoy a monthly ‘Day Off’ in support of work life balance

As part of our purpose of making electricity accessible for all, Ausgrid is on an exciting, renewables transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of something big! We are proud to service Australia’s east coast, as a leading business in energy distribution, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to more than 1.8 million homes – that’s over four million Australians relying on us every day. 

Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power in a resilient, affordable and sustainable future. ​  

We take pride in knowing that the work we collectively achieve today, will transform the world tomorrow. We value a culture of working and living safely, being customer focussed, commercially minded, collaborative, honest, accountable, and respectful. Our values are not just initiatives driven by leaders; they define the way we work.

The Team

By joining the regulatory team at Ausgrid, you will be instrumental in driving the energy transition, contributing to exciting projects like the shaping of Ausgrid’s regulatory proposal for the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone and supporting innovative trial applications. This dynamic team leads critical policy submissions and oversees Ausgrid’s 5-year regulatory proposal, influencing a $2 billion annual revenue allowance. Here you can make a meaningful impact and help to power a sustainable future.

Your new role

As Senior Regulatory Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in driving Ausgrid's regulatory strategy, leading key processes and projects with a focus on shaping the future of energy. Your expertise will be central to drafting high-impact regulatory submissions and expenditure proposals for the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) while advising senior management on complex, multidimensional regulatory matters.

You will provide strategic insights on issues that intersect policy, financial, economic, legal, and engineering considerations, such as the deployment of community batteries and cutting-edge technologies. Additionally, you’ll lead and support policy submissions to regulatory authorities like the AER and the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC), addressing topics including climate resilience, electric vehicles, and innovative arrangements like dynamic operating envelopes.

Your leadership will extend to coordinating and drafting expenditure proposals for major programs within Ausgrid’s regulatory initiatives. You’ll deliver timely and actionable briefings to management on emerging regulatory challenges and opportunities, such as climate resilience, renewable energy zones, and battery technologies, ensuring alignment with Ausgrid’s strategic and commercial objectives.

In this role, you’ll proactively identify regulatory risks and craft strategies to optimize outcomes for Ausgrid. You will also contribute to shaping the customer experience by developing and facilitating industry-leading engagement workshops and focus groups.

Communication will be key as you translate regulatory developments into actionable insights for business units and foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality submissions and reports. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and influence in a dynamic and impactful space.

Spark our interest!

Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values. 

To be successful, you will be able to showcase exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will bring a proactive mindset and excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where planning and prioritising are key.

Strong policy and regulatory expertise is a must, particularly a deep understanding of Australia’s national energy reform landscape and its implications for regulated network businesses. Your ability to advise senior management on strategic regulatory and policy issues will be highly regarded.

You’ll also have experience in preparing persuasive written submissions, presenting confidently at public forums, and negotiating effective outcomes with external stakeholders. Those with an undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Law or Engineering, paired with experience in a regulated utility business, regulatory body, or a professional services firm, are highly encouraged to apply.

Your sound Excel and analytical skills, attention to detail and proven ability to solve complex problems will set you apart, along with your initiative and adaptability to tackle new challenges. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you enjoy contributing to a supportive and high-performing team environment.

If you’re ready to make an impact in a role that values your expertise, strategic insight and collaborative spirit, this could be the opportunity for you!

Grow with Ausgrid
To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, e-learning and study assistance.

It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%.  

Ausgrid perks
Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms. 

Our people are paramount to the continued success of Ausgrid, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala.

Belonging at Ausgrid  

At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.  
 

If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team - recruitment@ausgrid.com.au. 

Application close date: 11 February 2025 (this date is subject to early closure)

Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.

Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive.