Director, EL2, AER Network Regulation, (EA2026/35)

Director, EL2, AER Network Regulation, (EA2026/35)

Do you wantto work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunitiesto work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers andbusinesses and have opportunities to pursue new and excitingpathways?

Do you wantto work at a place where smart and dedicated people from allwalks of life collaborate to work on meaningfulmatters?

Do you wantto lead and manage teams that support the function and purposeof the AER, while supporting the agency as it becomesindependent?

Then this isthe place for you!

At the AER, we work to make energyconsumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring asecure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as ittransitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture isbuilt on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’swhy we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing ourskills, knowledge and support with each other freely andfrequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of ourpeople and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly andcourageously. We believe the best version of you is the onethat’s true to who you are – and that’s the youwe want working alongside us.

We valueflexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER officeslocated in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-sharebasis.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people withdisability and those from different cultural backgrounds areencouraged to apply.

What you willdo as

the Director, NetworkExpenditure:

TheNetwork Regulation Division ensures an integrated approach to theAER’s network (electricity and gas) economic regulatory role.The Division has a key responsibility in delivering the AER’sobjective: Deliver efficient regulation of monopoly infrastructurewhile incentivising networks to become platforms for energyservices. Undertaking network regulation is an enormous task, withapproximately 30 revenue resets undertaken in any 5-year periodvalued at $70bn. The division is made up of two large branches, theNetwork Expenditure and Network Pricing branches.

TheNetwork Expenditure Branch undertakes a broad range of regulatoryfunctions, including capex and opex assessments for electricity andgas network businesses as part of the 5 yearly reset cycle,assessing electricity transmission and distribution incentiveschemes, developing, maintaining, applying and updating guidelines,undertaking analysis to support annual publication of performancebenchmarking, and undertaking assessments of contingent project andcost pass through applications.

Directors lead andmanage teams conducting analytical activities that contribute toAER’s purpose to make all energy consumers better off. Thiswork may focus on specific aspects of the role of the AER, forexample capex assessments of electricity and gasnetworks.

Directors report to aGeneral Manager and operate with a high level of autonomy while performing the following duties:

Lead and manageteams conducting analytical activities including identifyingand allocating tasks to team members, providing performancefeedback, and ensuring their ongoing development.

Oversee and guideanalytical assessment activities to support the work of theAER.

Identify andanalyse emerging issues in the energy sector and networkregulation.

Design andfacilitate processes for consultation with stakeholders andassess submissions from stakeholders on energy sectormatters.

Prepare and overseethe preparation of high-quality written material, for example:issues papers, correspondence, briefings, guidelines, reportsand advice on energy market and network regulationissues.

Plan and managemultiple projects in a fast paced and geographically dispersedwork environment, with competing priorities, and provide teammembers with clear direction and support to ensure timelydelivery.

Represent the AER,initiate and manage stakeholder relationships with industrybodies, Government agencies (Commonwealth and State), consumergroups, and internal stakeholders.

Manage thecollection, use and storage of information associated with theAER’s regulatory responsibilities in the energy sectorand identify and lead initiatives to improve AER workflows andprocesses.

Aboutyou

To besuccessful in this role you will have:

Demonstratedexperience leading a team or similar role in a fast-paced andlarge complex people-centred organisation.

Awell-developed understanding of, or ability to quickly acquirean understanding of, the Australian energy sector and the role,purpose and objectives of the AER.

Proven experiencein providing leadership, coaching and direction to deliveroutcomes and building staff capability.

Experience insuccessfully and autonomously planning, managing and deliveringprojects in a timely manner.

Strong written andverbal communication skills, with the ability to influence,persuade and negotiate effectively.

Demonstratedability to engage effectively and work cohesively with internaland external partners and stakeholders.

Ability to exercisejudgement and make reasonable decisions on complex issuesreflecting strong analytical abilities.

Tertiaryqualifications in economics, corporate finance, law, publicpolicy, engineering, data science or related fields with atleast 5 years post-qualifications experience involving managingand leading teams.

To findout more about us and the role, please read the CandidateKit.

How toapply

You’ll be askedto upload your resume (maximum 2 pages) and an 800-word statementof claims. When preparing your statement of claims, you shoulddescribe the key attributes that you would bring to a role in theAER and highlight experience that demonstrates how you meet theselection criteria.

ApplicationsClose:

11:00 pm (AEDT), Sunday 15 March 2026

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