Risk & Compliance Lead

Energy Australia is seeking a Risk & Compliance Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Victoria, Australia. The role involves overseeing the Regulatory Compliance Uplift Project, enhancing compliance frameworks, and collaborating with various business units to manage compliance risks. Candidates should have experience in risk management and regulatory compliance, particularly in the energy or financial sectors, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.
Risk and Compliance Lead (12 month FTC)

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.

Our ability to deliver on this Purpose will be dependent on our people. At EnergyAustralia we are undertaking a Regulatory Compliance Uplift Project, designed to strengthen compliance frameworks, uplift risk management capabilities, and ensure adherence to regulatory obligations across our business. We are seeking an experienced Risk & Compliance Lead for 12 months to oversee and drive the implementation of compliance enhancements, working across multiple business units.

About the Role

As a Risk and Compliance Lead you will be responsible for the following:
• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of the Regulatory Compliance Uplift Project deliverables relating to end-to-end compliance processes.
• Provide support to the project to design and refine compliance frameworks, risk controls, and governance structures to align with regulatory obligations and best practices.
• Work collaboratively with external providers to test obligations and controls within end to end business processes
• Work collaboratively with business unit leaders (specifically Customer), risk, legal, and regulatory teams to embed compliance improvements.
• Identify and assess compliance risks, providing recommendations to mitigate and manage them.
• Establish robust reporting mechanisms and dashboards to track project progress and compliance metrics.
• Conduct risk and compliance training to enhance awareness and accountability across EnergyAustralia.
• Provide expert advice on compliance policies, processes, and tools to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide expertise to the project team on risk and compliance matters impacting the organisation’s ability to comply with regulations.

How can you support the Clean Energy Transition
• Proven experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, or governance, ideally within the energy, utilities, or financial services sectors.
• Strong understanding of Australian energy regulations, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage compliance projects, including stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Experience working with regulators such as the AER, AEMC, and Essential Services Commission is highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation.Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage with senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Proficiency in compliance tools, risk assessment methodologies, and reporting frameworks.

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us #Doing. Not just dreaming, then click the 'Apply’ button.

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;
• Energise Program - flexible working that is team centric enabling all individuals to agree and succeed together
• Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to
• State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
• Inhouse Café and Onsite Tech Bar