Senior Manager - Energy Policy & Regulatory Reform

JD Ross Energy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Manager - Energy Policy & Regulatory Reform. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in energy policy, regulatory reform, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. This full-time role involves driving policy analysis, advising government bodies, and contributing to sustainable energy transformations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in energy policy, regulatory reform, or market design.
• 5-10+ years’ experience in relevant fields.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and refinement of energy market frameworks.
• Lead evaluation of proposed regulatory changes and impact assessments.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of market structures to identify opportunities.

Skills

Energy policy

Regulatory reform

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic mindset

Job description

Senior Manager - Energy Policy & Regulatory Reform

Are you ready to shape the future of energy policy and regulation? Join a leading consultancy driving the transition to a net-zero economy through bold strategy and evidence-based reform.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Senior Manager - Energy Policy & Regulatory Reform with deep expertise in energy policy, market reform, and regulatory frameworks. This high-impact role advises government bodies, regulators, and major corporates on strategic decisions that enable sustainable transformation.

You’ll work across complex transactions, corporate strategy, and strategic program governance, particularly within the social sustainability and energy reform space. If you thrive in dynamic environments and want to influence real change, this is your chance to lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the development and refinement of energy market frameworks through collaborative stakeholder engagement and strategic advisory
• Lead the evaluation of proposed regulatory changes, including impact assessments and formal submissions
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of market structures and regulatory environments to identify opportunities for reform and innovation
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory strategy, ensuring alignment with broader sustainability and economic objectives
• Deliver high-level policy analysis and economic assessments to support decision-making across public and private sectors
• Contribute to the evolution of energy systems by applying forward-thinking approaches to governance, compliance, and market design

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in energy policy, regulatory reform, or market design
• 5-10+ years’ experience
• Energy consultancy background or market body policy/regulatory body
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across public and private sectors
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex analysis into actionable insights
• Passion for sustainability and driving systemic change

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy and Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting