Assistant Director, EL1 - Multiple Positions (EA2025/213)

• Do you wantto work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunitiesto work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers andbusinesses and have opportunities to pursue new and excitingpathways?
• Do you wantto work at a place where smart and dedicated people from allwalks of life collaborate to work on meaningfulmatters?
• Do you want to lead a small team conducting analyticalactivities that contribute to AER's purpose to make allenergy consumers better off?

Then this isthe place for you! At the AER, we work to make energyconsumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring asecure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as ittransitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture isbuilt on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It'swhy we're driven by connection and collaboration, sharing ourskills, knowledge and support with each other freely andfrequently. It's why we prioritise the wellbeing of ourpeople and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly andcourageously. We believe the best version of you is the onethat's true to who you are - and that's the youwe want working alongside us.

We valueflexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER officeslocated in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney andare available on a full-time, part-time or job-sharebasis.

Applicants fromdiverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people withdisability and those from different cultural backgrounds areencouraged to apply.

What you willdo as the AssistantDirector

Assistant Directorslead small teams conducting analytical activities that contributeto AER's purpose to make all energy consumers better off.Some positions within this general role require additional nicheexpertise or knowledge in order to operate effectively within theirspecific work context.

Assistant Directorsreport to a Director and operate with a reasonable level ofautonomy. They will perform some or all of the followingduties:

• Lead a small teamconducting analytical activities, providing team members withclear direction, supervision and opportunities fordevelopment
• Research,investigate and analyse relevant information and data todevelop insights, advice and recommended positions forconsideration by the AER Board
• Design andfacilitate processes for consultation with stakeholders, andassess submissions from stakeholders on energy sectormatters
• Prepare and overseethe preparation of written material, for example: issuespapers, regulatory determinations, reports, correspondence,briefings, guidelines, advices, speeches andsubmissions
• Contribute to theplanning and management of projects in a geographicallydispersed work environment and provide team members with cleardirection and support
• Represent theinterests of AER; develop and manage stakeholder relationshipswith industry bodies, Governments agencies (Commonwealth andState), consumer groups and internal stakeholders
• Manage thecollection, use and storage of information associated with theAER's regulatory responsibilities in the energysector.

Aboutyou

Allcandidates are expected to meet the APSIntegratedLeadership Profile (ILS) for the classification advertised.Follow the link for more information on the ILS.This role inparticular requires a candidate with:

• Demonstratedexperience leading a team in a fast-paced and large complexpeople-centered organisation that is geographicallydispersed.
• Demonstratedexperience in researching, investigating and analysing relevantinformation and data to develop and present insights, adviceand recommended positions.
• Well-developedwritten communication skills with proven ability in managingand preparing reports, meetings and othercorrespondence.
• Well-developedinterpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate withand influence internal and external stakeholders to achieveoutcomes.
• Well-developedproject management skills, including the demonstrated abilityto determine priorities and meet deadlines and work with highlevels of autonomy.
• Well-developedunderstanding, or ability to quickly acquire an understandingof Australian energy markets and the role, purpose andobjectives of the AER.
• Tertiaryqualifications in economics, corporate finance, law, publicpolicy, engineering or related fields.

To findout more about us and the role, please read the CandidateKit.

How toapply

You willbe asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 800 words andsubmit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud ofin each role you have held (2 pages maximum).

Salary:$123,702 to $136,900 per annum (plus 15.4%superannuation)

ApplicationsClose: 11:00pm (AEDT) 2 November 2025