Regulatory Specialist

Job Description

Update your details, view your application and progress. Job no: 501088Work type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: MelbourneCategories: Wholesale Markets / Energy Trading Make a meaningful impact by driving strategic regulatory advocacy and compliance Partner with east coast Merchant Energy teams to navigate and shape market regulations Attractive hybrid work model | Energy Discounts | Career Growth Opportunities Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia’s energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we’re right there with it. We’re investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. About the role We are seeking a highly engaged Regulatory Specialist to join our dynamic and collaborative team. In this critical role, you’ll provide specialist advice and analysis to navigate regulatory challenges and support our growth objectives. Partnering with our east coast Merchant Energy business units, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping Alinta Energy’s strategies for electricity and gas wholesale markets. What you’ll do Establish and implement strategies for wholesale market regulatory issues on the east coast Analyse regulatory developments and prepare compelling submissions to influence market rule changes Represent Alinta Energy in discussions with industry working groups and external stakeholders Advise the business to maximise commercial opportunities within regulatory frameworks Present verbal and written updates on regulatory changes to internal stakeholders Collaborate with the compliance team to deliver ad-hoc advice and training on key compliance issues and support the implementation of regulatory changes Your experience A degree in Economics, Commerce, Business, Law, or a related discipline Experience in energy markets or a similar regulated industry Strategic thinking and independent judgment Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders as well as exceptional written and verbal communication skills Analytical mindset and ability to work under tight deadlines This role is best suited to an individual who is a strategic thinker with a knack for interpreting complex regulations. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the confidence to advocate for meaningful change. Like what you’re seeing? If you like the sound of this, and you’ve got experience in a similar role, we’d love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance. We look forward to hearing from you. Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application.Closing date: 10 February 2025 Advertised: 24 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 10 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Acknowledgement of Country Alinta Energy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and conduct our business operations. We acknowledge the continuing connections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr