Regulatory Compliance Manager

Own Amber's compliance framework across all NEM retailer obligations: designing, maintaining, and continuously improving the systems, registers, and processes that keep us on top of our obligations

Act as Amber's point of contact for regulators including the AER, AEMO, AEMC, and state-based bodies: building trusted relationships and representing Amber's interests with credibility

Work with the Legal team to translate regulatory obligations under the NERR, NER, and relevant state legislation into accessible, actionable guidance for operations, product and finance teams

Oversee all regulatory reporting submissions, formal information requests, and licence condition obligations: ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and cross-functional validation

Coordinate Amber's engagement in regulatory consultations, rule change processes, and reform workstreams: project managing submissions, tracking deadlines, and ensuring cross-functional input is gathered and distilled effectively

Maintain a forward-looking view of regulatory change: horizon-scanning for reforms across retail, network, and wholesale markets and assessing their business impact before they land

The opportunity to represent Amber externally in stakeholder forums: advocating for fit-for-purpose regulatory frameworks that work for innovative retailers

Maintain Amber's regulatory innovation pathways, including engagement with bodies on bespoke compliance approaches suited to our wholesale pass-through model

Drive cross-functional delivery of complex regulatory projects

Partner with teams across the business to embed regulatory requirements into roadmaps and processes: acting as a strategic enabler rather than just a compliance review department

Build and uplift regulatory capability across the operations business: training teams, creating accessible guidance materials, and instilling a culture of proactive compliance

Support the business to build scalable internal compliance systems and tooling that can grow with the business, reducing manual effort while increasing rigour and auditability

5+ years of experience in energy regulatory compliance, policy, or legal roles

Practical knowledge of the NEM regulatory framework applicable to retail energy

Proven track record managing regulatory relationships at a senior level with regulators, industry bodies, or government 

Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate regulatory submissions, consultation responses, and reform engagement with strategic intent

Demonstrated ability to manage a small team and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder compliance or regulatory projects to a deadline

Leadership and influencing skills. You are able to work across senior stakeholders internally and externally, and bring cross-functional teams along

Excellent written and verbal communication. You are capable of drafting Exec-ready briefings, submissions to regulators, and accessible guidance for non-specialist audiences

Experience at or engaging with the AER, ESC, AEMO, or AEMC, either from the regulator side or as a sophisticated industry participant

Familiarity with emerging regulatory frameworks and passionate about the transition to a renewable energy grid dominated by consumer energy resources

Legal qualification or postgraduate training in energy law, regulation, or policy (advantageous but not required)