Director, Renewable Energy Zones, EL2, AER – Network Regulation (EA2025/111)

Job title: Director, Renewable Energy Zones, EL2, AER – Network Regulation (EA2025/111)

Company: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission


Job description:

• Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
• Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
• Do you want to help shape Australia’s renewable energy transition?

Then this is the place for you! At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. We believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.We value flexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.What you will do as the Director, Renewable Energy ZonesThe increased complexity in the market means that the Network Regulation Division now includes a growing Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) branch, overseeing the implementation of the law, regulations and rules for the renewable energy zones across various states.As a Director, you will:

• Lead planning for, and management of, complex and long-term projects while balancing competing priorities and navigating shifts in the external environment.
• Lead a small team conducting analytical activities, providing geographically dispersed team members with clear direction, supervision, guidance, and opportunities for development.
• Spearhead the investigation and analysis of relevant information and develop insights, advice, and recommend positions for consideration by the REZ Committee and AER Board.
• Represent the AER in interactions with stakeholders; building constructive relationships with state government entities, energy network businesses, and consumer representatives.

About youIn order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• Well-developed understanding, or ability to quickly acquire an understanding, of Australian energy markets and the role, purpose, and objectives of the AER.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Highly developed management skills, including the demonstrated ability to lead small teams; determine priorities and meet deadlines; and work with high levels of autonomy.
• Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, including the ability to anticipate priorities and risks.
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, commerce, corporate finance, law, public policy, engineering, or related fields with at least 8 years post qualification experience.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.How to applyYou will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum)Salary: EL2 $143,411 to $168,064 (plus 15.4% superannuation)Contact Officer: Scott Haig, (02) 6243 1207Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST) Sunday, 20 July 2025
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Expected salary: $143411 – 168064 per year

Location: Adelaide, SA

Job date: Sat, 05 Jul 2025 05:14:24 GMT

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