AER - Temporary Employment Register

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) works to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions.

We regulate electricity networks and covered gas pipelines, in all jurisdictions except Western Australia. We set the amount of revenue that network businesses can recover from customers for using these networks.

From 1 July 2026, the AER structurally separated from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and transitioned into a standalone non-corporate Commonwealth entity with its own accountable authority, staff and budgetary control. 

The separation of the AER from the ACCC is a significant regulatory reform aimed at improving the governance and operational autonomy of the AER.

About the register 

This register is open for candidates to register a general expression of interest for non-ongoing employment opportunities with the AER. The AER may use the Temporary Employment Register to identify suitably skilled and experienced candidates to fill temporary vacancies. 

By registering your interest you may be considered for temporary opportunities that match your skills and experience. Please note, by registering, does not guarantee that you will be contacted or offered employment with the AER. 

Applications on this register will remain active until 30 June 2027 – after this date you will be required to reapply. 

What we are looking for

We invite applications from people with skills and experience across a range of areas including: 

• Regulation
• Legal 
• Economics 
• Policy and Governance 
• Media and Communications 
• Data and digital technology 
• Corporate services including human resources, procurement, finance, risk and assurance and executive support 

• Australian Citizenship – our successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen 
• Security clearance – our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level 
• Employment check – your suitability for employment will be assessed through a screening process. 

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) works to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. We regulate electricity networks and covered gas pipelines, in all jurisdictions except Western Australia. We set the amount of revenue that network businesses can recover from customers for using these networks. From 1 July 2026, the AER structurally separated from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and transitioned into a standalone non-corporate Commonwealth entity with its own accountable authority, staff and budgetary control. The separation of the AER from the ACCC is a significant regulatory reform aimed at improving the governance and operational autonomy of the AER.