Regulatory Compliance Manager

Amber Electric

Regulatory Compliance Manager at Amber, managing compliance obligations and regulatory relationships in renewable energy sector. Leading a team to shape business strategy and compliance systems.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$135,000 - A$155,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Manage and develop compliance staff
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Highly Regarded
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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and a great culture of people who love coming to work to build a better world.
You’d be a part of a rapidly growing team of over 200 with expertise across energy, technology, marketing, and operations.
Be part of a growing technology start-up that will shape the future of household and grid energy use.
Enjoy a lively, collaborative workspace at our buzzing Melbourne CBD headquarters in the heart of the city
Flexible working hours with provision for regular work from home arrangements.
Equitable gender-neutral parental leave policies.
An external Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for mental health support.
Competitive salary and share options in Amber.
Annual Learning & Development budget to support your personal growth.
Additional PTO between Xmas & New Year

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Hard Skills & Tools

NEM Regulatory FrameworkRegulatory ReportingCompliance Systems DevelopmentProject ManagementRegulatory Consultation Engagement

Soft Skills

Team ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder EngagementTraining and Development

Certifications

Legal Qualification in Energy Law