Executive Director, Default Market Offer and Consumers, EL2, Australian Energy Regulator (EA2025/170)
ACCC, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Overview
Join the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) as the Executive Director, Default Market Offer and Consumers, EL2. The role leads the delivery of the Default Market Offer (DMO) and supports energy consumers now and in the future, within a high-performing, inclusive culture.
What You Will Do
* Oversee and integrate the teams' diverse skills to deliver the DMO each year, and to advance policy and regulatory initiatives that benefit energy consumers.
* Advise the Board and Senior Executive Team on retail pricing, policy, and regulation.
* Represent the AER and the DMO and Consumers Branch to influence internal and external stakeholders toward set objectives.
* Ensure high-quality documentation, reporting, and communication with the EGM, Senior Leadership Team, CEO and Board on relevant projects and activities.
About You
* Demonstrated experience leading a team in a fast-paced, large, complex, people-centered organisation.
* Substantial knowledge of policy and regulatory change, stakeholder engagement and data interpretation/management.
* Expert knowledge of Australian energy markets and the AER's role and environment.
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
How To Apply
You will be asked to respond to a statement of claims (no more than 500 words) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role (2 pages maximum).
Salary and Benefits
Salary: $143,411 - $168,064 (plus 15.4% superannuation). The successful candidate will be appointed as an ongoing EL2 and may attract an additional allowance via an IFA depending on skills and experience; all IFAs are reviewed annually and are not ongoing.
Other Details
Flexible location: role can be performed at any AER office (Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney) and is available on a full-time, part-time, or job-share basis. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including First Nations peoples and those with disabilities.
Contact Officer: Gavin Fox, gavin.fox@aer.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST) Sunday, 21 September 2025
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