Description We are unique Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future. About the role We are currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Specialist Network Regulation to join the team for a fixed term period of up to two years. This role can be based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint . The Senior Specialist Network Regulation is responsible for preparing the regulatory proposal and managing the regulatory determination process for major projects and providing advice to the business on the economic regulatory aspects of major determinations, as relevant. The role is responsible for working with key business units and staff to embed a business-as-usual approach to maintaining the data and documents required to complete project regulatory submissions. Some key position responsibilities will include: Develop clear and compelling regulatory proposals to the AER that are aligned to Essential Energy’s strategy, vision and purpose. Fostering collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality submissions and reports. Improve shareholder value by contributing to the development and regular update of Essential Energy’s regulatory strategic plan and ensure the plan is embedded within regulatory submissions. Identify, model and advise on opportunities for Essential Energy to respond to regulatory incentives through regulatory determinations and recommend appropriate strategy and actions to realise these opportunities. About you You are a seasoned professional with deep expertise in the regulated energy industry, particularly electricity distribution. With a strong grasp of legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks, you bring strategic insight and analytical rigor to complex regulatory challenges. Your leadership skills enable you to guide teams and facilitate productive forums, while your ability to communicate intricate concepts clearly—both visually and in writing—ensures alignment across stakeholders. You’re highly skilled in economic modelling, stakeholder engagement, and business systems, and you thrive in dynamic environments where problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration are key to success. Required Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or Commerce, or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications. Why Essential Energy We offer competitive remun eration commensurate with skills and experience and 12% superannuation. Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including 26 weeks paid parental leave, learning and development opportunities, and Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page . We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women . We’re a business with a huge range of operational and corporate roles aimed at connecting our communities. As a pivotal player in the energy future of NSW and the country – we cover 95% of NSW and parts of southern QLD - we are an organisation with a wider variety of roles than you may first think. Whether you want to work remotely, in a coastal region or rurally, we will invest in you, develop you and help you shape a career in energy that will give you future opportunities you may never have realised in a sector where there is so much to explore. F or further information please contact Jill Hocking, Regulatory and Stakeholder Manager on 0449 177 457. Applications close on Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 11:55pm. Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees. At Essential Energy, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to Essential Energy (including alternate formats of application forms or alternate ways for accessibility). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact careers@essentialenergy.com.au or call us on 1800 255 777.
