• We have an exciting ongoing full-time opportunity for a Compliance Officer
• From $140,768 base salary plus 12% super
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements are available
About the Role:
The Senior Compliance Officer (Incident Response) reports to the Infrastructure Compliance Manager and works collaboratively across the Infrastructure Inspections department to conduct enquiries into energy safety incidents, undertake inspections of energy infrastructure, and take enforcement actions where required.
The role is responsible for reviewing and reporting on safety incidents, delivering field inspections of regulated energy assets and work practices, identifying and assessing relevant breaches of energy safety legislation, schemes, cases, management plans, standards, and work procedures, taking enforcement action and promoting safety initiatives
used to inform regulated entities.
The role requires the capacity to understand the methods and work practices used by the regulated entities to ensure they are meeting their regulatory obligations, particularly in situations that have resulted in energy safety incidents. This will be achieved through implementing thorough incident review, enquiry inspection and assessments practices to confirm where regulated entities fail to comply with legislation and achieve appropriate safety outcomes.
Key accountabilities
- Respond to and review energy safety incidents, analysing results and findings, taking enforcement action, generating reports and recording results into Energy Safe databases and monitoring progress of corrective actions to mitigate potential energy safety risks.
- Work with Infrastructure Inspection and Investigations teams to coordinate effective and efficient response to reported incidents and to ensure information and data is obtained using appropriate powers to support possible enforcement action.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to Compliance Officers in the department through sharing knowledge and expertise to build the department's capability.
- Provide subject matter expertise to support investigations and Energy Safe enforcement action.
- Exercise appropriate powers to issue infringements, noncompliance and to make observations to prevent or stop unsafe situations and to enforce prescribed technical and safety requirements.
- Prepare reports related to inspections and audits undertaken in response to reported incidents.
- Present evidence and information to initiate, support or escalate enforcement action where relevant. This includes assisting with investigations and attending court as an informant where required.
- Advise regulated entities on safety matters in the practical application of legislation, regulations, codes of practice, standards, management plans and compliance programs.
- Develop and manage effective relationships with government agencies, peak bodies, industry stakeholders and other regulators.
- Represent Energy Safe at forums, such as trade events or conferences to promote Energy Safe programs and initiatives.
- Participate in the development, implementation of strategies, risk management practices and controls to systems, processes, and effective data management.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of legislation, regulations, standards, codes, and practices.
- Participate in the Energy Safe availability roster and carry out availability duties as required.
- Other duties as required.
Key Selection Criteria
- Significant experience in the electricity supply industry; 10 years.
- Significant experience in incident response and enquiry in a regulatory context
- Sound knowledge of relevant Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice with ability to interpret and apply where applicable.
- Experience with or exposure to, quality assurance and risk manage
ment frameworks.
- High level communication, advocacy and dispute resolution skills that fosters effective relationships.
- Ability to prepare reports and present to a diverse range of stakeholders or act as subject matter expert.
- Ability to analyse and problem-solve issues.
- High level interpersonal skills, including ability to influence and keep internal and external stakeholders informed on safety matters.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Computer literacy including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
How to apply
Please refer to the available position description to assess your suitability and submit your current resume and cover letter via the Apply button. Applications will not be accepted via email.
Energy Safe will conduct relevant checks about applicants and the information provided with an application including reference checks and a satisfactory National Police Check.
Energy Safe Victoria values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our organisation and welcomes and celebrates diversity. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community that we are here to protect. We invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either the recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Human Resources via [email protected]
Applications close at midnight Friday 3 April 2026. This advertisement may close prior to the closure date without notice, if a high volume of applications is received, therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.