Overview
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General Manager Compliance Branch
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Clean Energy Regulator
We are an economic regulator accelerating carbon abatement for Australia. We do this by administering Australian Government schemes to measure, manage, reduce and offset carbon emissions in Australia.
Our role is determined by climate change law. We administer schemes that contribute to the Australian Government climate target of reducing emissions to 43% below **** levels by **** and Net Zero by ****.
Find out more about the Clean Energy Regulator and what we have to offer, please visit our website and for the latest update on activities, you can follow us on LinkedIn .
The Role
The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to fill the role of General Manager Compliance Branch. This role reports to the Executive General Manager of the Scheme Support Division. As General Manager of the Compliance Branch, you will lead the agency's strategic approach to serious non compliance, fostering a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation. You will drive whole-of-agency capability uplift by embedding intelligence-led, risk-based compliance practices and championing cross-branch collaboration. Through leadership of key governance forums, including the Compliance Committee and the Litigation and Enforcement Committee, you will shape strategic compliance priorities and ensure consistent, proportionate enforcement outcomes. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can influence at the executive level, build strong partnerships, and deliver results in a complex regulatory environment.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Compliance Branch with a clear strategic vision, fostering a high-performing, inclusive and collaborative culture, ensuring effective governance, resource management, and delivery of outcomes aligned with the agency's regulatory objectives and broader organisational priorities.
Drive organisational capability uplift by embedding best-practice compliance frameworks, modernising compliance functions, and strengthening assurance and regulatory approaches to support improved compliance behaviours and an adaptive, future-focused regulatory culture.
Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other regulators and government entities, to enhance regulatory collaboration and intelligence sharing.
Provide authoritative advice to the Executive and Board on complex compliance, enforcement, and litigation matters, contributing to strategic policy development and regulatory reform.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans that align with the agency's goals and objectives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to form partnerships and engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, manage change, and drive a high-performance culture.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, specifically in the context of responses to fraud or serious non-compliance.
Commitment to upholding the APS Code of Conduct.
Qualifications/Experience
The following qualifications and experience are required of the position:
Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, with a proven track record in managing compliance, investigations and enforcement.
A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent work-based learning in a relevant field (investigations, law, intelligence and analytics or audit) would be beneficial.
Applications close *****pm on Sunday, 9 November ****
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration and Government Relations Services
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