Director - Network Pricing, EL2, AER (EA2025/201)

• 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?
• Doyou want to lead a team that conducts analyticalactivities that contribute to the AERs purpose of makingall engery consumers better off?

Then this is the 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.

Wevalue flexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AERoffices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, orSydney and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-sharebasis.

Applicantsfrom diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, peoplewith disability and those from different cultural backgrounds areencouraged to apply.

Directors lead and manageteams conducting analytical activities that contribute toAER's purpose to make all energy consumers better off. Thiswork may focus on specific aspects of the role of the AER, forexample the prices consumers pay for their electricity andgas.

Directors report to aGeneral Manager and operate with a high level of autonomy. Theywill perform the following duties:

• Lead and manageteams conducting analytical activities including identifyingand allocating tasks to team members, providing performancefeedback, and ensuring their ongoing development
• Oversee and guideanalytical assessment activities to support the work of theAER
• Identify and analyseemerging issues in the energy sector and networkregulation
• Design andfacilitate processes for consultation with stakeholders, andassess submissions from stakeholders on energy sectormatters
• Prepare and overseethe preparation of high-quality written material, for example:issues papers, correspondence, briefings, guidelines, reportsand advice on energy market and network regulationissues
• Plan and managemultiple projects in a fast paced and geographically dispersedwork environment, with competing priorities, and provide teammembers with clear direction and support to ensure timelydelivery
• Represent the AER;initiate and manage stakeholder relationships with industrybodies, Government agencies (Commonwealth and State), consumergroups, and internal stakeholders
• Manage thecollection, use and storage of information associated with theAER's regulatory responsibilities in the energy sectorand identify and lead initiatives to improve AER workflows andprocesses.

All candidates areexpected to meet the APS Integrated Leadership Profile (ILS) for the classificationadvertised. Follow the link for more information on the ILS. Thisrole in particular requires:

• Demonstratedexperience leading a team or similar role in a fast-paced andlarge complex people-centred organisation
• A well-developedunderstanding of, or ability to quickly acquire anunderstanding of, the Australian energy sector and the role,purpose and objectives of the AER
• Strong written andverbal communication skills, with the ability to influence,persuade and negotiate effectively
• Experience insuccessfully and autonomously planning, managing and deliveringprojects in a timely manner
• external partnersand stakeholders
• Ability to exercisejudgement and make reasonable decisions on complex issuesreflecting strong analytical abilities
• Tertiaryqualifications in economics, corporate finance, law, publicpolicy, engineering, data science or related fields with atleast 5 years post-qualifications experience involving managingand leading teams.

To find out more about usand the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

You will be asked torespond to the statement of claims of no more th an 800 words and submit yourresume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each roleyou have held (2 pages maximum).

ApplicationsClose: 11.59 pm (EADT) 26th October 2025