Advisor - Compliance

Australian Energy Market Operator; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working from home

Hybrid options

Volunteer leave

Annual performance bonuses

Wellness program & EAP

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in Melbourne is seeking a senior compliance professional to support the development and enhancement of the Compliance Management Framework. You will provide trusted compliance advice across regulatory and corporate obligations and work with stakeholders to embed a culture of accountability.

Using data analytics and reporting, you will identify trends, monitor performance and support governance, assurance and continuous improvement initiatives,

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, risk, governance, legal, audit or a related discipline within a complex or highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage regulatory obligations, with a strong understanding of compliance risks, controls and frameworks.
• Proven ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships, influence outcomes and provide practical, risk-based compliance advice.
• Strong communication, facilitation and analytical skills, with experience delivering training, preparing reports and using data to support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Compliance Business Partner (second line of defence) for System Design and Gas Operations.
• Partner with the business to identify, assess and manage compliance obligations, risks and opportunities through a pragmatic, risk-based approach.
• Support the delivery of AEMO's compliance strategy and transformation roadmap, helping to strengthen compliance capability and culture across the organisation.
• Manage compliance incidents, action tracking and regulatory reporting activities to support effective risk management and accountability.
• Contribute to compliance monitoring, reporting and data analytics, providing insights that support governance, assurance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Compliance

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

GRC systems

Regulatory reporting

Job description

Australian Energy Market Operator - Melbourne VIC

AEMO is Australia's independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO's purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

About the role

As a key member of AEMO's Compliance Function, you will support the ongoing development and enhancement of AEMO's Compliance Management Framework, helping to ensure compliance obligations are effectively understood, managed and embedded across the organisation.

You will provide trusted compliance advice and oversight across a broad range of regulatory and corporate obligations, working closely with stakeholders to strengthen compliance capability and promote a culture of accountability.

Using compliance data, analytics and reporting, you will identify trends, monitor performance and support governance, assurance and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced compliance professional looking to make a meaningful impact while contributing to AEMO's evolving enterprise-wide compliance management function.

What you will be doing

• Act as the Compliance Business Partner (second line of defence) for System Design and Gas Operations.


• Partner with the business to identify, assess and manage compliance obligations, risks and opportunities through a pragmatic, risk-based approach.


• Support the delivery of AEMO's compliance strategy and transformation roadmap, helping to strengthen compliance capability and culture across the organisation.


• Manage compliance incidents, action tracking and regulatory reporting activities to support effective risk management and accountability.


• Contribute to compliance monitoring, reporting and data analytics, providing insights that support governance, assurance and continuous improvement.

What you will bring to the role

• Experience in compliance, risk, governance, legal, audit or a related discipline within a complex or highly regulated environment.


• Demonstrated experience interpreting and managing regulatory obligations, with a strong understanding of compliance risks, controls and frameworks.


• Proven ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships, influence outcomes and provide practical, risk-based compliance advice.


• Strong communication, facilitation and analytical skills, with experience delivering training, preparing reports and using data to support decision-making.


• Experience with GRC systems, compliance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives; energy sector or other highly regulated industry experience is highly regarded.

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time,job share, hybrid options,and additional leave options


• Professional development via projects, industry networks,job rotation, study assistance and more.


• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.


• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).


• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process

At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au