Role Snapshot Ensure compliance with NEM, gas, and environmental market obligations Represent the business in regulatory and policy forums across the energy sector Advise on compliance impacts for new asset classes and commercial strategies Support executive and operational teams with interpretation of rules, obligations, and reforms About the Company Our client is a leading integrated energy business with operations across renewable generation, battery storage, retail, and trading in Australia. With a strong commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation, they manage a diverse portfolio of assets while actively participating in the energy transition. The business combines disciplined commercial operations with regulatory foresight, engaging closely with AEMO, AER, and broader market bodies to help shape Australia’s energy future. The Role This high-impact position leads regulatory and compliance activities across energy markets, advising on obligations, reforms, and market developments that affect the company’s trading, development, and operational strategies. You’ll work across multiple internal stakeholders—including trading, legal, retail, and asset development—ensuring the business maintains compliance with all relevant frameworks while navigating the commercial realities of an evolving energy system. This role suits a candidate with deep NEM and energy regulatory experience who can confidently operate at both strategic and operational levels. Key Responsibilities Monitor and manage compliance with all market, trading, and environmental regulations (e.g. NEM, STTM, RET, CER, AEMO/AER rules) Provide expert interpretation of regulatory frameworks, market reforms, and new obligations Lead internal reviews, audits, and updates to ensure market compliance across business functions Advise on compliance implications for new assets (batteries, hybrids, dispatchable renewables) and trading strategies Represent the business in consultations, forums, and industry working groups Collaborate with legal, risk, and strategy teams to embed compliance into business planning and execution Prepare reporting for internal governance and external regulatory requirements Skills and Experience Minimum 7 years’ experience in energy regulation, compliance, or market policy roles Deep knowledge of NEM and energy market regulatory frameworks (AEMC, AER, AEMO, ESB, CER, etc.) Familiarity with compliance obligations across gas and electricity market participation Experience engaging with market bodies and industry stakeholders in formal and informal settings Strong ability to interpret and communicate complex regulatory concepts to operational and commercial teams Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills Degree qualified in law, economics, policy, engineering, or a related field What’s on Offer Lead regulatory strategy in one of Australia’s most progressive energy portfolios Influence compliance frameworks for emerging technologies and trading models High-visibility role with executive access and cross-market exposure Competitive remuneration, flexible working, and career development support Play a key role in supporting Australia's energy transition To explore this opportunity, please email your resume and a brief cover note outlining your: Energy market regulatory and compliance experience Key frameworks, reforms, or obligations you’ve managed Exposure to trading, operations, or investment contexts within the energy sector For further information or a confidential discussion, contact: Ivan Pignataro Director D’Arcy Weil M: 0416 507 856 | E: ivan@darcyweil.com EnergyMarkets RegulatoryCompliance NEM AEMO AER EnergyTransition PolicyLeadership DarcyWeil
