Senior Adviser

About the Organisation
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is an independent rule maker and advisor for the National Electricity Market, natural gas market and related retail markets. It facilitates rule changes, carries out reviews and provides the nation’s Energy Ministers with advice on the design of regulatory and energy market arrangements. The AEMC is developing the right market settings to improve Australia's future productivity and living standards by contributing to a decarbonising, affordable and reliable energy system for consumers, through the transition and beyond.
The AEMC attracts exceptionally talented and purpose-driven professionals committed to delivering the best outcomes for consumers as a new energy future evolves. People are the key to the success of the AEMC’s strategy, and the organisation continues to invest in their capability and wellbeing.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Director, Networks & Technical, the Senior Adviser, Networks leads multiple, complex projects to deliver advice, reviews and rule changes that support the work and strategic objectives of the energy transition. Key responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, research and analysis and reporting while also providing leadership and coaching to the Advisers and Graduate Advisers within the team. Key policy reforms relate to ensuring the economic regulatory framework can facilitate the transition to net zero. Specific areas include but are not limited to transmission planning and investment reform, gas market reform, and more broadly the transformation of electricity distribution networks in a high CER environment, including tariff reform.
The Senior Adviser is also responsible for developing and maintaining effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including the executive and senior leadership teams, the Commission, project sponsors, external consultants, industry groups, market bodies, government departments and consumers.
About You
Candidates will possess demonstrated knowledge of the energy market/adjacent markets or regulatory environment paired with established project management and critical problem solving skills. Previous experience in a specialist policy, research and/or regulatory role is highly desirable. This experience will be underpinned by relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, commerce, law, engineering, science or other relevant discipline.
You will work effectively both independently and in a team environment with the ability to build positive and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. This leadership role will also require demonstrated coaching and mentoring capability, high level verbal and written communication skills and well developed relationship building capability.
Above all, the AEMC values individuals who can work collaboratively to foster and support informed debate on energy market development, engaging with governments, consumers and market participants to promote dialogue and understanding.
How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a 1–2-page application letter to aemc@orchardtalent.com.au. For a copy of the Executive Brief or a confidential discussion please contact Jess Lewy or Ella Barnard of the Orchard Talent Group at aemc@orchardtalent.com.au
Applications close Sunday 10th March at 2359.