Senior Policy Officer

The Senior Policy Officer supports the Assistant Director and/or Director of the Ring-fencing team in conducting analytical and reporting activities that contribute to AER’s purpose to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. The successful candidate would be required to conduct robust research and analysis, apply the ring-fencing framework to assess waiver applications, and understand the inter-relationship between ring-fencing and the service classification framework. 

 The Senior Policy Officer will perform some or all the following duties with direction from the Assistant Director and/or Director:

• Independently conduct research and reporting activities, exercising sound judgement to identify and assess relevant information to produce accurate advice based on evidence.

• Undertake analytical and investigative activities to inform ring-fencing matters, including gathering relevant information and data to support the development of recommended positions for ring-fencing waiver applications.

• Undertake administrative processes for consultation with stakeholders and assist with assessments of stakeholder submissions on ring-fencing issues.

• Contribute to the development of written material as directed, for example: Board and Markets Committee papers, waiver assessment decisions, stakeholder correspondence.

• Contribute to the delivery of projects in a geographically dispersed work environment with clear direction and support.

• Lead on the management of the collection, use and storage of information associated with the ring-fencing team’s iManage folders.

· Australian Citizenship – our successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen

· Security clearance – our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level

· Employment check – your suitability for employment will be assessed through a screening process.