Senior Regulatory Officer (Assistant Director) | Full-time Temporary

Job Description

Senior Regulatory Officer (Assistant Director)Full-time Temporary Details : Do you enjoy a challenge and want to be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works with licensed and unlicensed regulated utilities to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of essential regulated utility services that Canberrans rely on every day? Utilities Technical Regulation (UTR) in Access Canberra is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with strong written and verbal communication skills, who understands regulatory and government processes, and can work with a range of different stakeholders to join the Energy team in UTR. As a Senior Regulatory Officer, you will provide support to the multi-disciplinary UTR Energy team to assist with the development and delivery of regulatory projects, and you will provide advice to the Technical Regulator on a range of technical and regulatory matters relating to utility infrastructure in the Territory, including Light Rail, electricity networks, and gas and water. Key tasks include developing a range of high-quality strategic and operational documents, legal instruments and contribution to UTR annual compliance reports and Cabinet submissions. Applications are sought from people who can apply existing regulatory, project and/or policy experience to develop regulatory settings and shape the operational environment. The UTR team works flexibly from the Dickson Office Building, home and other ACT Government buildings across Canberra. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply. Eligibility/ Other Requirements: Tertiary qualifications in a demonstrably relevant field would be highly desirable. Experience in a regulatory environment, within a utility or policy area, is highly desirable. Note: This is a temporary position available 24 February 2025 until 30 October 2026 with the possibility of extension. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. How to Apply: Interested applicants are asked to submit three items: An application cover sheet (is part of the online application form). A two-page pitch (maximum) outlining their suitability for the position addressing the Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, having regard for the duties/responsibilities. A current curriculum vitae with names and contact details of at least two referees (one should be a current Supervisor/Manager). Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below. #J-18808-Ljbffr