23 Oct
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Pacific Blue Australia
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Melbourne
23 Oct
Pacific Blue Australia
Melbourne
Pacific Blue is a leading owner, operator, and developer of renewable energy assets. We operate a high quality and diversified portfolio of wind, hydro, and solar assets, as well as offering a range of energy products, delivering value to our retail energy customer base. With the growing importance of renewable energy in Australia's future, a career with us is more than just a job. You will be helping us to lead Australia towards a cleaner energy future. The Role This permanent position is integral to Pacific Blue’s Legal and Compliance function, providing practical, commercially focused compliance advice across the retail business. Working closely with stakeholders, the role supports the development and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, regulatory change management, risk assessments, breach management, and regulatory reporting, helping the business meet its obligations while balancing compliance risks with commercial priorities. This is a full-time hybrid position based in Melbourne. What you’ll be responsible for:
• Maintain and continuously improve the retail compliance framework, including compliance and obligation registers, assigned accountabilities and supporting processes.
• Coordinate breach and incident management, including internal reporting, regulatory notifications and responses to regulators.
• Provide commercially focused compliance advice to support operational activities, strategic initiatives and proactive management of regulatory risks.
• Monitor regulatory and industry changes, assess business impacts and coordinate the implementation of required changes.
• Develop and maintain compliance monitoring, reporting and assurance processes, including regulatory reporting, control assessments and testing, audits and reviews.
• Work with compliance obligation owners and business stakeholders to identify risks, address control gaps and implement effective risk mitigation measures.
• Advise and educate stakeholders on compliance obligations, acceptable risk levels and compliance best practices, promoting a strong compliance culture.
• Liaise with regulators, government bodies and industry associations, including preparing written submissions and participating in industry forums as required.
• Support the Head of Legal and Compliance
- Retail with compliance risk reporting, Board reporting and enterprise risk management activities. Knowledge and
experience:
• Mide-level experience in a regulatory or compliance advisory role within the energy retail sector.
• Demonstrated experience applying compliance frameworks and risk management principles to support effective governance and practical business decision-making.
• Relevant professional/tertiary qualification are desired.
• Experience in working as a trusted adviser to a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior management.
• Experience in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Skills:
• Sound judgement and resilience and the ability to operate autonomously in uncertain or rapidly changing circumstances, making appropriate decisions and escalating matters where necessary.
• Robust commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic, strategic compliance advice on energy retail initiatives, balancing compliance risk, customer experience and commercial priorities.
• Advanced analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex regulatory requirements into clear, workable actions and controls.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to take ownership and lead compliance initiatives across functions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the ability to present effectively to senior internal and external stakeholders,
navigate conflicting priorities and drive uplifts to business practices.
• Advanced ability to interpret regulatory legislation, policy and associated documents, assess operational and strategic impacts and risks, and translate these into practical recommendations..
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Hands on experience with Compliance Management System CMS highly desirable.
What We offer
At Pacific Blue, as a leading renewable energy provider for the past 30 years, we know what it takes to create real change. Our success isn't solely driven by our technology, investments, or assets — it's powered by our people. Our passionate and dedicated team is the reason we can generate clean energy today, not just tomorrow. We provide a wide range of benefits including:
• Discounts to Home Energy and Health Insurance
• Purchased leave program
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Generous parental leave options
• Work and life balance and flexible work arrangements
• Modern open plan office with ergonomic standing desks
• Office location next to Southern Cross Station and tram stops
• A team that is inclusive and supportive Pacific Blue is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where individuals in each of our business units feel involved, supported, respected, and treated fairly. We believe that embracing people with diverse capabilities, perspectives, and experiences will enrich our team and provide competitive advantages to our business. This has resulted in our recognition by the DCA as an Inclusive Employer. If you require accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to inform us so that we can support you throughout the application process. Only candidates with the eligible right to work in Australia will be considered. If you share our vision of creating a sustainable future and believe in making a positive impact, please click the 'apply' button to express your interest.
📌 Senior Compliance Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Pacific Blue Australia
📍 Melbourne