Manager Compliance

Why us:
Working with us means that you are working with industry leaders, in an industry that is undergoing exciting changes, has career opportunities for you, and most importantly in a business that truly cares for its people and customers.
CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria.
These customers include large numbers of households as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world-class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria.
We provide reliable, safe, and affordable electricity and our businesses are independently rated as the best in the country for their efficiency.
Sustaining this is all the more critical and challenging as greater electrification of homes, fleets and industries becomes a core strategy for reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change.
We value inclusive leadership and teams and celebrate the results of succeeding together.
We are a collaborative business whose high performance sets us apart and makes us a leader in the industry.
But our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within.
This includes their physical safety - ensuring everyone gets home safely every day – as well as their psychological safety by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.
About the Manager Compliance role:
This role is dynamic and challenging, and it is an exciting time to be in the energy sector.
As part of the Regulation team, you will work in a high performing section of our business responsible for managing the business's economic compliance and policy positions.
This Manager Compliance role is pivotal in developing and executing our regulatory and compliance strategies, and will liaise with a range of stakeholders, including the Australian Energy Regulator, Essential Services Commission, and Australian Energy Market Operator, to promote our business's regulatory interests.
With a key focus on stakeholder management, you'll be integral in fostering relationships with customer representatives, industry groups, and internal stakeholders, guiding them through complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance.
Bring your analytical skills, your attention to detail and strong communications skills to make your mark in this role and join our team!
What you'll deliver: Build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with key regulatory bodies to champion our regulatory interests.Engage with customer representative groups, industry stakeholders, and internal teams, promoting our positions and aligning their understanding of complex regulatory requirements.Provide strategic insights and advice on economic regulatory matters, identifying regulatory risks and opportunities that align with our business objectives.Develop and communicate clear regulatory positions on updates to guidelines, rules, and codes, keeping all stakeholders informed.Partner with subject matter experts, senior management, and executive teams to ensure informed, compliant, and proactive regulatory decision-making.Drive our economic compliance program across all areas of the business, ensuring we meet regulatory standards.Oversee and lead regulatory reporting to the Australian Energy Regulator and Essential Services Commission, ensuring all regulatory information notices and orders are submitted timely and accurately.Provide guidance, support, and developmental opportunities, fostering team growth and continuous improvements.To succeed in the role you'll have: Tertiary qualification in economics, social science, accounting, engineering or a related disciplineStrong understanding of economic principles, regulatory frameworks, and public policyComprehensive knowledge of compliance frameworks, with the ability to communicate regulatory positions effectivelyExceptional verbal and written communication skills to articulate regulatory complexitiesExtensive experience in a heavily regulated environment, ideally in a utility or similarly regulated sector, working within or alongside regulatory bodies, government agencies, or other regulated businessesDemonstrated experience in managing compliance programs, with the capability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAbility to prepare and present reports to senior management and compliance committees, balancing technical detail with strategic insights.Your career with us:
We foster diverse teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes.
Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability.
We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.
With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we're committed to equal opportunities for all employees.
Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within.
This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely every day – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.
What's next?
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at ******.
Please submit your application via our careers website by Monday 11th November 2024. For the full Position Description, reach out to Emma Jones from the Talent Team at ******.
We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don't hesitate to discuss these with us. Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work.
We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.
We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse.
This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.
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