Assistant Director Electricity

Economic Regulation Authority; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

12% employer contributed superannution

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlements

Paid Parental Leave

Reproductive Health Leave

Professional Development opportunities

Perth CBD location

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Economic Regulation Authority in Western Australia seeks a high-caliber professional to join as Assistant Director Electricity, leading regulatory functions and guiding third party access to electricity infrastructure.

You will provide strategic leadership, craft high-level regulatory advice, manage major projects, and oversee regulatory documents while developing staff and managing resources in collaboration with industry and government partners.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience leading regulatory teams in the energy sector.
• Ability to manage complex regulatory processes and policy development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership across electricity regulatory functions, including third party access to electricity infrastructure.
• Offer high level regulatory advice and oversee major regulatory projects and decision processes.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and consultation, and oversee preparation of key regulatory documents.
• Lead and develop staff, manage resources and strategic risks; represent ERA with industry and government.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory affairs

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

The Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) is Western Australia’s independent regulator of electricity, gas, water and rail. Our purpose is to benefit all Western Australians by promoting strong economic outcomes through effective regulation and decision making. Our work is challenging, complex and sensitive; we strive to make sure current and future consumers pay no more than necessary for safe and reliable utilities.

The ERA has a strong workplace culture of innovation, working with integrity, striving for excellence, and capability building. Our people are from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, intelligent, passionate and committed, and provide a supportive, collaborative, and collegiate team operating environment.

To find out more about the Economic Regulation Authority please visit our websitewww.erawa.com.au.

What is the Role?

We are seeking a passionate professional to join us on a permanent basis as the Assistant Director Electricity within the Regulation division.

The position provides strategic leadership across the ERA’s electricity regulatory functions, with a particular focus on third party access to electricity infrastructure. The role provides high level advice on complex regulatory matters, leads major regulatory projects and decision making processes, manages stakeholder relationships and consultation, and oversees the preparation of key regulatory documents.

The position also leads and develops staff, manages resources and strategic risks, and represents the ERA with industry, government and other key stakeholders. This opportunity comes at a key time as Western Power prepares to submit its AA6 proposal in February followed by the ERA’s consideration of and decision on this proposal.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring strategic thinking, collaborative leadership and a talent for solving complex problems. You’ll communicate clearly, build constructive relationships and negotiate effectively to resolve differences. You’ll also help others develop and manage people and budgets to deliver results.

Workplace Diversity & Inclusion

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to cultivating a workplace that embraces diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. We actively support building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our community.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, young people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home.
• Generous leave entitlements which include 4 weeks annual leave, 3 public service holidays each year, accrued long service leave every 7 years and an option to purchase additional leave each year. Access to cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Paid Parental Leave, up to 18 weeks paid and additional 34 weeks unpaid.
• Reproductive Health Leave up to 5 additional days of paid leave per year.
• Professional Development opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Perth CBD location across the road from Perth train station
• Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions with qualified psychologists.

Closing Date: 23 November 2026 3pm (AWST).

For role-specific enquiries, contact Sara O'Connor, Deputy CEO on [phone] (direct line) or email [e-mail]. Please do not call for any general enquiries related to the application process.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed within a twelve-month period to similar vacancies that may be permanent or contract, including fixed term appointments with the possibility of extension or subsequent permanency.