Job Description

AusNet – Expressions of Interest – Legal & Regulatory

We bring the energy – through purpose and people

Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

We’re all about building an energy future to be proud of. Sound like a challenge you’ve been looking for?

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced professionals who bring strong legal and regulatory capability and are comfortable working within complex, highly regulated project environments. This is an opportunity to be part of a major infrastructure project in Victoria, where legal and regulatory input will be critical to supporting project development, managing risk and ensuring compliance across multiple interfaces. We are interested in hearing from people who can provide clear, practical advice and operate confidently across evolving requirements and competing priorities.

We’re interested in people at different levels of experience, particularly those who can bring relevant experience from large and complex infrastructure or regulated environments. We’re not hiring for this role just yet, but we’re keen to connect with strong talent and will be in touch as opportunities come up.

If this sounds aligned to your background, we would welcome your expression of interest, including your CV and a short note outlining your experience, location and availability.

What we’re looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Business or a related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in legal, regulatory or advisory roles within infrastructure, energy, utilities, construction, government or similarly regulated sectors
• Experience working within regulatory frameworks, compliance environments or approvals-based projects
• Strong understanding of legal risk, governance and regulatory obligations in project delivery environments
• Experience providing advice on legal and regulatory matters to project teams and stakeholders
• Exposure to contracts, regulatory approvals, policy interpretation or compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret legislation, frameworks or complex requirements and translate them into practical guidance
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders, including internal teams, regulators, partners and external advisors
• Strong attention to detail, judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear, structured advice and documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently across all levels

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Growing your impact We’ll support you to build your career through real opportunities and strong connections.
• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our timeWe love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Being apart a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

AusNet. We bring the energy. Want to be part of it too? Apply now.