Director - Regulatory Design (Ea2025 / 172)

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 play a pivotal role in shaping Australia's energy future and transition by leading the AER's capability with respect to the development and design of monopoly network regulation.

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, Regulatory Design

Leading the design of energy regulatory frameworks, codes and guidelines that align with national objectives and market evolution. Providing expert advice to internal and external stakeholders on regulatory approaches, risks and policy implications. Collaborating with industry, governments and consumer bodies to develop and co-design robust, evidence-based regulations. Representing the interests of AER; building and managing stakeholder relationships with industry bodies, Government agencies (Commonwealth and State), consumer groups and internal stakeholders. Identifying, contributing and leading initiatives to improve AER workflows and processes.

About You

In order to succeed in the role, you will have to perform a range of duties not limited to :

Providing expert advice to internal and external stakeholders on regulatory approaches, risks and policy implications. Leading the design of energy regulatory frameworks, codes and guidelines that align with national objectives and market evolution. Representing the interests of AER; building and managing stakeholder relationships with industry bodies, Government agencies (Commonwealth and State), consumer groups and internal stakeholders. Tertiary qualifications in economics, corporate finance, law, public policy, engineering or related fields or equivalent experience.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How To Apply

You 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 : $143,411 - $168,064 (plus 15.4% superannuation).

Contact Officer : David Stanford,

Applications Close : 11 : 00pm (AEST), Sunday 28 September 2025