The Senior Regulatory Compliance Advisor provides practical, risk-based compliance advice to EnergyAustralia's Customer business, supporting regulatory obligations, compliance risk management, and regulatory change implementation.
You will act as a trusted advisor, review and test breach assessments, and provides guidance on complex or reportable compliance breaches. Working closely with Event and Fraud Management and broader Customer Compliance teams, the position builds strong stakeholder relationships to ensure effective compliance outcomes across the business.
This is a newly created permanent position, based at 2MQ with a hybrid working environment of 2-3 days in the office per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert regulatory compliance advice on obligations, risks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Support regulatory change implementation, including impact assessments, obligation updates, and compliance reforms.
- Identify, assess, and **escalate** compliance risks, driving control improvements and sustainable remediation.
- Manage and review breach assessments, regulatory reporting, and responses to regulator requests.
- Maintain governance reporting, compliance records, and audit-ready documentation.
- Deliver compliance training, guidance, and capability uplift to strengthen business ownership of compliance obligations.
About you
- Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Risk, or related field, with 7-10 years' compliance, legal, or risk advisory experience.
- Extensive experience interpreting and applying regulatory obligations in complex, regulated environments.
- Strong knowledge of energy regulation or experience within a similarly regulated industry. * Ability to provide clear, risk-based, commercial compliance advice and assess regulatory risks.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills across business and senior leaders.
- High levels of integrity, accountability, and collaboration, with experience supporting compliance frameworks, audits, and a risk-aware culture.
Senior Regulatory Compliance Advisor in Sydney employer: Energy Australia
Mount Piper Power Station is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of New South Wales' Central West. With a strong focus on safety, leadership development, and community engagement, employees are empowered to drive innovation and continuous improvement while enjoying robust career growth opportunities. The collaborative culture fosters trust and teamwork, making it a rewarding place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the power generation sector.
