Assistant Director, Legal & Compliance

Take a pivotal step in your career with an esteemed independent agency dedicated to fostering fair competition and protecting ACT consumers. This senior role allows you to influence and lead essential legal and regulatory initiatives, supporting the commission’s mission to ensure efficient and fair utility services in the ACT.

About the Role

As the Assistant Director, you will report directly to the Senior Director of Legal and oversee significant projects related to regulation, compliance, and legal advice. Your strategic leadership will help shape the future of utility regulation and compliance, working collaboratively across government and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise complex legal, regulatory, licensing, and compliance activities
• Provide expert advice to support regulatory decision-making and policy development
• Conduct research and analysis on legislation, policy updates, and industry practices
• Draft clear, concise reports, briefs, and decision papers for senior review
• Build and maintain productive relationships with agencies, regulated entities, and community organisations
• Oversee compliance assessments, record keeping, and follow-up activities
• Lead stakeholder consultations on sensitive or complex matters
• Enhance operational processes and quality assurance within the team
• Manage records in accordance with government and commission standards

What We Are Looking For

• Strong research, analysis, and legislative drafting skills
• Demonstrated experience in regulation, compliance, or legal environment, preferably within Australian infrastructure sectors such as water or energy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality drafts and reports
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with independence and sound judgement
• A practical understanding of government operations, regulatory agencies, and procedural fairness
• Tertiary qualifications in law or substantial relevant experience in regulation and compliance

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Experience applying legislative provisions and regulatory instruments
• In-depth understanding of utility regulation and consumer protection issues

Additional Information

• Location: Canberra, with three days per week in the office and the rest flexible for remote work
• Applicants must be willing to undergo a National Police check as part of the process