Compliance Analyst

Why us: 
Working with us means that you are working with industry leaders, in a business that is undergoing exciting changes, has career opportunities for you, and most importantly is a business that truly cares for its people and customers. 
CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the electricity distribution networks servicing 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include large numbers of households as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria. 
We provide reliable, safe, and affordable electricity and our businesses are independently rated as the best in the country for their efficiency.  Sustaining this is all the more critical and challenging as greater electrification of homes, fleets and industries becomes a core strategy for reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change.    
We value inclusive leadership and teams and celebrate the results of succeeding together. We are a collaborative business who’s high performance sets us apart and makes us a leader in Victoria. 
But our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within.  This includes their physical safety - ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.    

About the Compliance Analyst role:

This role is dynamic and challenging, in an exciting time to be in the energy sector. With every day bringing new challenges, the Compliance Analyst will have the chance to grow and develop their skills while fostering the compliance culture of the business.

This role will work on compliance and economic regulatory matters involving the Australia Energy Regulator (AER), Essential Services Commission (ESC), Australian Energy Market Commission and government departments.

As part of the Regulation team, you will work in a high performing section responsible for the businesses economic compliance and regulatory policy. Your day to day includes working with key internal and external stakeholders, developing strategic advice and running robust audit and assessment processes to meet the compliance obligations of the business. 

Bring your highly analytical skills, attention to detail and strong communications skills to make your mark in this role and join our team!

What you’ll deliver:

• Provide analysis and advice on general compliance, economic and regulatory related matters to stakeholders.
• Assist in the management of compliance issues that arise internally or with regulatory bodies, which may include the provision of analysis, insights, options and/or co-ordination of those issues 
• Prepare and issue questionnaires which assess our compliance status against all regulatory obligations in our register on an annual basis. Collate, interpret, and analyse the results of the questionnaire. 
• Maintain breach registers and support the business in implementation of breach remediation activities for non-compliances identified through the compliance questionnaire, or through other internal reporting processes. 
• Provide analysis and support for responses to regulator queries, complaints, consultations, as well as reporting obligations. Undertake or oversee internal targeted reviews of regulatory obligations as required.
• Assist in designing and conducting internal audits of regulatory compliance processes to identify areas for improvement. Co-ordinate any external audits such as ring fencing or ESC thematic audits.
• Co-ordinate and lead monthly meetings with internal stakeholders to monitor, identify, investigate, or strengthen controls associated with compliance with the AER’s ring-fencing guideline. 
• Review, co-ordinate and ensure timely submission of compliance performance reporting requirements
• Undertake regulatory compliance education programs across our businesses, including for ring-fencing and as part of the induction process for new starters.

To succeed in the role you’ll have: 

• An interest in energy and delivery for our customers through the energy transition
• An understanding of regulatory environments, including the obligations that govern a regulated business's behaviour and operations
• Previous experience in a compliance or audit role within a regulated business, or experience working for government departments or regulators is desirable
• A tertiary qualification in either business, economics, law or engineering
• Good attention to detail and familiarity with legal interpretation
• Demonstrated understanding of the compliance reporting requirements of an economic regulator, such as the AER and ESC, would be highly advantageous

Your career with us:

We foster diverse teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. 

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety – ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday – as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.    
What’s next? 

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us at careers@powercor.com.au. 

Please submit your application via our careers website by 4 December 2024. For the full Position Description, reach out to Emma Jones from the Talent Team at careers@powercor.com.au.
     
We encourage applications from all communities; people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. 

If you require adjustments as part of the recruitment process to accommodate your needs, please don’t hesitate to discuss these with us. 
 

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.