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. Our ability to deliver on this purpose will be dependent on our people.
As the energy sector rapidly evolves with electrification, renewables, and sustainability at the forefront, we are delivering innovative centralised energy solutions to meet the needs of modern communities.
About this Role
The Regulatory Compliance Advisory Lead plays a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality second‑line compliance advice across EnergyAustralia’s enterprise business units, in full alignment with the Compliance Management System (CMS) and Three Lines of Defence (3LoD) model.
As a principal advisory partner, the role provides expert guidance on regulatory obligations, supports the identification and assessment of compliance risks, contributes to regulatory change initiatives, and helps embed compliance into everyday business operations. This includes supporting key programs such as AML/CTF, AFSL and ABAC, interpreting obligations clearly, and ensuring they are effectively managed and integrated into business processes. With a strong focus on risk‑based, traceable, and consistently applied oversight, the role promotes proactive governance, builds compliance capability across the first line, and helps the organisation meet its regulatory commitments with confidence and integrity.
- Obligations, Policies & Advisory – Provide second-line regulatory compliance advice across assigned business areas (enterprise,). Support the update the AML/CTF Program, AFSL Policy and Procedures, and ABAC Policy and Procedures, ensuring these artefacts remain current, practical, and aligned to ISO 37301 and CMS governance requirements. Ensure obligations are accurately interpreted, documented, and linked to appropriate controls. Support the implementation of compliance obligations through proactive advisory engagement.
- Regulatory Change Management – Lead or support impact assessments of AML/CTF, AFSL, and ABAC regulatory changes. Coordinate with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and business stakeholders to ensure obligations, policies, and controls are updated and implemented effectively. Maintain change tracking, evidence of implementation, and readiness reporting in accordance with the CMS.
- Compliance Risk Advisory – Identify, assess, and escalate regulatory compliance risks. Provide input into control design and remediation planning. Collaborate with the first line to close control gaps and embed sustainable compliance solutions aligned to enterprise risk appetite.
- Breach Oversight & Regulator Requests – Provide second-line oversight of breach submissions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory alignment. Review and challenge classifications and escalation decisions. Monitor and track regulator notices and RFIs r, ensuring documentation is complete, traceable, and consistent with CMS breach management procedures.
- Governance and Reporting – Support business unit and enterprise governance reporting by contributing advice logs, insights, and emerging themes. Inform compliance dashboards and contribute to reporting for the Regulatory ELT, Audit & Risk Committee (ARC), and Board Sub-Committees. Provide inputs to internal assurance and regulatory reporting.
- Education & Capability Uplift – Contribute to regulatory compliance literacy and capability uplift through coaching, training, and guidance for enterprise. Support Obligation Owner of AML/CTF, AFSL, and ABAC obligations under the CMS. Contribute to the design and delivery of training modules and awareness materials.
How can be part of the Clean Energy Transition
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years’ experience in regulatory compliance, within the energy sector or another complex, regulated environment.
- 2nd Line Advisory for enterprise BU on all compliance related matters both energy and non-energy
- Demonstrated enterprise-wide leadership of compliance programmes, frameworks, or functions.
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent financial crime/anti-bribery certifications highly regarded.
- In-depth knowledge of AML/CTF laws, ASIC regulations, and ABAC requirements. Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g. ISO 37301, ISO 37001) preferred.
- Proven experience interacting with regulators, leading internal investigations, and managing enterprise risks.
- Strong communication, analytical and influencing skills, with a track record of successfully driving compliance and governance outcomes
Why Us?
EnergyAustralia is a place where all employees are genuinely valued, supported, and free to be themselves — because we believe that’s when we’re at our best.
We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Employee discounts on electricity and gas, plus savings on major brands and products
- 20 weeks’ paid parental leave – completely gender-equal
- Energise Program – flexible working that’s team-centric, enabling teams to agree and succeed together
- Performance recognition and incentive programmes – tailored to different roles and teams to reward great work throughout the year
- Supportive leaders and a down-to-earth culture where you can be your authentic self