Compliance Risk Policy Framework Senior Manager

EnergyAustralia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on electricity and gas

20 weeks’ paid parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Performance recognition programs

Supportive leadership

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Manager, Compliance Risk Policy Framework to drive compliance and governance initiatives. You will lead a specialist team, ensuring the enterprise Compliance Management System (CMS) evolves effectively. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in regulatory compliance or enterprise risk, especially in regulated industries. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model (3 days in-office) and a supportive culture that values diversity.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in regulatory compliance within energy or regulated environments.
• Experience leading compliance framework or CMS uplift initiatives.
• Solid understanding of ISO 37301.

Responsibilities

• Drive the evolution of the enterprise Compliance Management System (CMS).
• Ensure alignment to ISO 37301 and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver compliance reporting to the Board and relevant Committees.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Enterprise risk

Governance discipline

Detail-oriented

Board-ready reporting

Tools

Archer

Job description

About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation. Our ability to deliver on this purpose will be dependent on our people.

As the energy sector rapidly evolves with electrification, renewables, and sustainability at the forefront, we are delivering innovative centralised energy solutions to meet the needs of modern communities.

About the role

The Senior Manager, Compliance Risk Policy Framework is a delivery focused second line hands‑on leadership position to drive the ongoing evolution and embedment of our enterprise Compliance Management System (CMS).

In this role you will be responsible for driving continuous improvement, enterprise reporting, system optimisation, and framework governance. You will lead a small specialist team and oversee the maintenance and enhancement of the CMS and its associated artefacts, ensuring they evolve efficiently and are implemented with pace and precision.

This is a permanent position based at our Docklands office with a hybrid working environment (3 days in the office).

• Maintain and continuously improve the Board‑approved Regulatory Compliance Policy on behalf of the Policy Owner.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing uplift of EnergyAustralia’s Compliance Management System (CMS), ensuring alignment to ISO 37301 and the Three Lines of Defence model.
• Oversee and refine the seven CMS components to ensure they remain practical, integrated and operationally effective.
• Deliver accurate, insight‑driven compliance reporting to the Board and relevant Committees, supporting the Head of Regulatory Compliance Risk.
• Own and drive system enhancements within Archer to optimise compliance workflows, automation and reporting maturity.
• Govern and enhance the enterprise Regulatory Compliance Training Framework.
• Operate with strong attention to detail, ensuring governance artefacts, reporting and procedures are technically robust and defensible.
• Lead a small team of specialists, setting clear expectations and driving high‑quality outcomes across multiple uplift initiatives.
• Partner with Legal, Regulatory Engagement, Risk and Business Units to embed compliance accountability and capability.

About You

• Significant experience in regulatory compliance, enterprise risk or governance ideally within energy, financial services, infrastructure or other regulated environments.
• Experience contributing/leading compliance framework or CMS uplift initiatives in a regulated industry.
• Solid understanding of ISO 37301 and practical application of the Three Lines of Defence.
• Highly detail‑oriented with strong governance discipline and documentation rigour.
• Strong experience producing Board‑ready reporting and executive insights.
• Confident working with system owners (e.g. Archer) to enhance governance workflows.
• Experience leading a small technical team and driving performance outcomes.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders while maintaining appropriate second line independence.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now, applications close Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Why Us?

EnergyAustralia is a place where all employees are genuinely valued, supported, and free to be themselves — because we believe that’s when we’re at our best.

We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from the LGBTQ+ community.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Employee discounts on electricity and gas, plus savings on major brands and products
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave – completely gender‑equal
• Energise Program – flexible working that’s team‑centric, enabling teams to agree and succeed together
• Performance recognition and incentive programmes – tailored to different roles and teams to reward great work throughout the year
• Supportive leaders and a down‑to‑earth culture where you can be your authentic self