Manager Regulation Energy Infrastructure | Full-time Temporary

Closes: 07 August 2026

Classification: Infrastructure Manager/Specialist 1
Salary: $191,177 plus superannuation
Position No: 61010
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 July 2026
Contact Officer: Vanessa Margules on Vanessa.Margules@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 1814

Details: An expression of interest (EOI) is sought to backfill a short-term opportunity within the Utilities Technical Regulation Team.

As the Senior Engineering Director, you will lead the electrical sector of the Utilities Technical Regulation team, which consists of a small team of highly skilled individuals responsible for regulating electricity utilities in the ACT, including distribution and transmission network service providers, solar farms, large-scale batteries, and electrical aspects of the Light Rail.

The suitable candidate should have a degree in electrical engineering, or a demonstrably relevant engineering degree with electrical expertise. Experience in a regulatory environment is highly regarded. You will also be a team player who excels at collaborating within the electrical sector, across the broader UTR team, and with stakeholders.

Note: This is a temporary opportunity from 17 September 2026 to 24 December 2026. There is no extension associated with this opportunity. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please submit:

• A current curriculum vitae; and
• A pitch of no more than two pages outlining how your skills, experience and achievements make you the best person for the role.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary opportunity from 17 September 2026 to 24 December 2026. There is no extension associated with this opportunity. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.