Career opportunities

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 for all. 

About the Team
The Customer Compliance Performance team is undergoing significant transformation, creating exciting new opportunities to join at a pivotal time, where you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact. This team provides specialist compliance expertise to the Customer Business Unit, supporting effective compliance management and ensuring EnergyAustralia’s regulatory obligations, governance systems, processes, and frameworks meet both industry standards and customer expectations. And this is where you come in!

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Customer Compliance Performance Team, as our Compliance Business Partnership Leader. In this role, you will drive the development and implementation of compliance strategies and frameworks, ensuring the Customer Business Unit meets regulatory requirements. It builds strong partnerships with Business Unit leaders, provides insights on compliance performance, and leads initiatives to improve compliance maturity. Other aspects of the role include:

• Develop the Compliance Business Partnership strategy and implementation plan
• Oversee the implementation of compliance strategies, frameworks, and tools that ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Customer Business Unit leaders to ensure alignment between business goals and compliance expectations
• Leverage reporting and analytics to identify compliance issues and trends and provide advice to Customer Business Unit leaders on compliance performance and maturity
• Ensure key compliance risks in the Business Unit are being effectively managed and controls are embedded into systems and processes
• Effectively lead the Business Partnership team in accordance with the Energy Australia Ways of Working

About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a dedicated leader with considerable experience in an operational risk compliance or assurance role, with a strong understanding of our regulatory requirements, operational risk, risk management frameworks, assurance programs and industry standards. Other things we’re keen on include:

• Demonstrated ability to lead a high performing team
• Strong understanding of the Energy sector and regulatory environment is highly desirable
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate, synthesise and analyse data and provide meaningful advice and insights
• Adaptable and proactive, ready to tackle challenges with a continuous improvement mindset

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;

• Balance Life and Work through our Flexible Ways of Working  
• Discounts on your energy bills for you, your friends and family
• Recharge and relax with two extra days of leave each year (we call them recharge days)
• Volunteer days off to help charities make a difference through volunteering
• We offer 20 weeks paid parental leave that’s completely gender-equal
• State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3–4-minute walk from Southern Cross station

If you’re ready to ‘light the way’ towards your next career move, click the 'Apply’ button & complete the online application form before Sunday the 25th of May. If you have any questions, please contact Alicia.Patterson@energyaustralia.com.au