Principal Regulatory Officer

Job Description

Principal Regulatory Officer, Regulation & Compliance Be part of safeguarding our energy future by contributing to NSW’s Net Zero Plan Ongoing role based in Central Sydney, with flexible working conditions and hybrid working options Work with a wide range of stakeholders to support the delivery of best practice regulatory compliance work Perfect opportunity to grow your career in a smaller organisation About the role The role carries out regulatory and compliance functions for the NSW Energy Savings Scheme (ESS), the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS) and the Renewable Fuel Scheme (RFS). In this role you will be: undertaking analysis using a risk-based approach to help make decisions regarding regulatory and compliance related matters delivering research and analysis of licence or accreditation applications preparing and presenting written briefings to senior staff and the Tribunal, our decision maker preparing publicly available guidance to support accreditation and compliance processes supporting the effective administration of best practice regulatory and compliance programs and policies. The salary range for this role is $144,622 to $153,550 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading. About you We are looking for someone who: is enthusiastic about supervising and mentoring staff thrives on analysing information and finding practical solutions is goal oriented and motivated to learn and can quickly adapt to changing work priorities can manage workloads and meet agreed deliverables has advanced written and verbal communication skills Relevant tertiary qualifications or professional experience are required for this role. About us At IPART we make the people of NSW better off through independent decisions and advice. IPART undertakes independent regulatory functions in the energy, water, transport and local government sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues. Our organisation is small enough for you to have access to the senior executive and for your voice to be heard, and large enough for you to experience diversity in your work. Our office is in Central Sydney. We also offer flexible working conditions and hybrid working options. We have a strong commitment to workplace flexibility to help staff balance their work and personal lives. Our organisational values are: Integrity and courage – we are willing to make the difficult decisions Curiosity and openness – we seek out and develop new ideas that will improve our work Respect and inclusion – we bring together diverse experiences and skills to generate better solutions Making a difference – we pursue better outcomes for the people of NSW If your values align with ours, we want to talk to you! Applying for the role Applications should include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that details why you are a good fit for the job and a resume (maximum 4 pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. Applications close Monday 3 March 2025 at 10.00am. Late applications will not be accepted. For further information about the role please contact Liz Mayfield on (02) 9289 8489 or . Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility IPART is proud to be an EEO Employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health and people of mature age. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during any stage of the recruitment process , please contact our HR Team via or 02 9019 1953. Additional information This recruitment process will include pre-employment screening. To apply for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. This recruitment activity may result in the creation of a talent pool to fill other ongoing and temporary vacancies for similar roles within IPART. Placement in the talent pool remains valid for 18 months. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. #J-18808-Ljbffr