Senior Compliance, Risk and Audit Officer

About ISO

Pilbara ISOCo Limited is the government appointed independent system operator for the North-West Interconnected System (NWIS), an electricity grid serving mining, industrial, commercial and residential loads in Western Australias Pilbara region.

The functions of the Pilbara ISOCo are set out in Part 8A of the Electricity Industry Act 2004 and the Pilbara Network Rules. Among other things, the Pilbara ISOCo is responsible for maintaining and improving the security of the power system and facilitating network coordination and planning.

The company was registered in June 2021 as an incorporated not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001. The current members of Pilbara ISOCo are the three interconnected registered network services providers - APA, Horizon Power and Rio Tinto.

Every Australian government is currently dedicated to achieving a net-zero economy for the country by 2050. This transition to renewable energy is picking up pace in in the Pilbara, making it an exciting and significant time to contribute to a secure, efficient and sustainable energy transition of the Pilbara electricity system.

Benefits of Working with ISO

• Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Part time available

• Close working team with easy access to management and industry experts

• Hybrid & dynamic working arrangements

• Competitive salary

• Based in Perths central business district, close to major energy industry participants, and within walking distance to the train and bus stations

• Professional development via projects, industry networks and events

Find out more about Pilbara ISOCo here: www.pilbaraisoco.com.au or contact *******@pilbaraisoco.com.au 

About the role

As Senior Compliance, Risk and Audit Officer you will work with the Executive Team to ensure that risk and compliance is embedded across the organisation. 

In this role you will be responsible for identifying, addressing and reducing risk while ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.

Key responsibilities to include:

• Establish and lead effective and fit for purpose compliance frameworks to ensure Pilbara ISOCo compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations, including energy sector regulation and competition law

• Overseeing the Pilbara ISOCo compliance audit and implementation of recommendations and outcomes

• Evaluating and improving Pilbara ISOCos external compliance monitoring function

• Managing the Pilbara ISOCos risk management framework and

• Reporting to the executive, Board and Minister for Energy (as required) on compliance.

About the applicant

You are an experienced professional in compliance, risk and/or audit frameworks.  You have a demonstrated ability to work independently, develop practical solutions, manage compliance processes and engage with stakeholders across all levels.

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications and/or a proven background in developing, implementing and maintaining compliance, risk and/or audit frameworks within an organisation

• Experience in investigating allegations in a sensitive and confidential environment

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders and

• Experience within the energy sector or competition law is highly advantageous.

How to Apply

To apply now, please submit your cover letter and resumé to *******@pilbaraisoco.com.au

Applications Close

5pm on Monday 1 September 2025

Please note that this position may close early if a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

Information :

• Company : Pilbara ISOCo
• Position : Senior Compliance, Risk and Audit Officer
• Location : Perth WA
• Country : AU