• Lead a small team to deliver practical, high-quality compliance advice 

• Role available in either Melbourne or Perth 

• Attractive hybrid work model | Energy Discounts |Career Growth Opportunities 

Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia’s energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we’re right there with it. We’re investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy. 

We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and we’ll carefully consider how we might accommodate them.

Ready to make a real impact?

As Senior Compliance Manager, you will lead and develop a team of Compliance Advisors, ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality, commercially sound compliance advice across Alinta Energy’s Retail Markets business. You’ll partner with senior leaders to interpret complex regulatory obligations, integrate compliance into business operations and projects, and proactively monitor and respond to regulatory changes. Your expertise will be key in managing complex or high-risk issues, improving compliance frameworks and processes, and supporting the business in identifying and mitigating emerging risks.

You will also represent Retail Compliance in cross-functional forums, contribute to planning and prioritisation of compliance activities, and foster strong relationships across the business and with central risk and compliance stakeholders. Through your leadership, you’ll promote accountability, support capability development, and help Alinta Energy excel in meeting both routine and strategic compliance objectives.

Why you’ll love working here

At Alinta Energy, we’re taking real action to deliver reliable and sustainable energy for Australia - and that practical approach runs through everything we do. You’ll get clear direction, genuine flexibility, and the support you need to grow, all while working on projects that make a lasting difference. We’re big enough to create impact, but small enough that your ideas and effort will always be seen.

There are plenty of other great benefits of working for Alinta Energy, including flexible working, energy discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a paid volunteer day each year, fully stocked kitchens, and lots more.

What you’ll do 

• Lead, coach, and support a team of Compliance Advisors to deliver timely and practical compliance advice 

• Build strong relationships with business leaders and provide clear, pragmatic compliance guidance 

• Oversee interpretation and application of regulatory obligations, and support the business in understanding and implementing regulatory changes 

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of compliance frameworks, processes, and tools 

• Manage escalated, high-risk, or complex compliance matters and ensure appropriate governance and timely escalation 

• Promote accountability and ownership of compliance across Retail Markets through effective engagement and communication 

• Represent the Retail Compliance function in cross-functional forums and contribute to planning and prioritisation of compliance activities 

Your experience

• Significant experience in legal or senior compliance advisory roles within complex or highly regulated industries 

• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and advise on legal or regulatory obligations in a commercial environment 

• Proven leadership capability and strong stakeholder engagement skills 

• Experience embedding compliance into business operations and strategic programs 

• High-level analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities 

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia. 

This role is best suited to a proactive leader with a passion for compliance, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships across the business. 

Like what you’re seeing? 

If you like the sound of this, and you’ve got experience in a similar role, we’d love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.