Description

The Grid team supports the full value chain—sales, construction, and service—across the APAC region, handling grid connection and compliance aspects of all projects. Regulatory Affairs backs Grid and the wider Power Plant Solutions department by managing interfaces with regulatory bodies and the policies that affect power plants, blending technical engagement with subject‑matter experts and policy stakeholder interaction.

As the Regulatory Advisor for Power Plant Solutions APAC, you will take overall accountability for Vestas' submissions to market bodies on rule changes, policy proposals, and compliance schemes related to grid connections and power plant operations.

The role includes mapping energy policy and market requirements, monitoring regulatory rule changes, translating policy wording into tangible technical requirements, and communicating updates to internal stakeholders, as well as participating in industry forums to develop responses to regulatory and policy changes.

• Submit to public consultations, coordinating SME inputs and consolidating timely submissions.
• Map energy policy and market requirements to understand grid code impacts on products and processes.
• Monitor regulatory rule changes, assess impacts, and coordinate product update requests.
• Communicate policy updates internally, translating wording into technical requirements and regular updates.
• Participate in industry forums and develop responses to regulatory and policy changes.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with technical experts and policymakers.
• Results‑oriented coordination of inputs from multiple parties.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline and have a demonstrated track record in the power‑system regulatory space, including the ability to interpret complex grid code requirements and communicate effectively with regulatory bodies.

Preferred experience includes working directly with Australia’s National Electricity Rules and primary regulatory stakeholders such as AEMC, AEMO, TNSPs, and the Clean Energy Council, as well as product knowledge of wind turbines, power electronics, and electrical balance of plant.

The position requires proven cross‑functional collaboration with both technical experts and policymakers, excellent communication skills to convey complex information concisely, a results‑oriented mindset for coordinating diverse inputs, the ability to meet deadlines during workload peaks, and professional presentation skills for senior management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with power‑system regulatory experience.
• Ability to interpret complex grid code requirements.
• Proven communication track record with regulatory bodies on public policy consultations.
• Experience with Australia’s National Electricity Rules and stakeholders (AEMC, AEMO, TNSP, Clean Energy Council) – strong advantage.
• Knowledge of wind turbines, power electronics, and electrical balance of plant – strong advantage.
• Clear, concise communication of complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload peaks.
• Professional presentation skills for senior management.
• All candidates undergo a full medical assessment.

Benefits

Vestas offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment, valuing initiative, responsibility, creativity, and quality. Benefits include career development, a diverse and inclusive workplace, flexible work arrangements, 18 weeks paid carers leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Excellent national and global career development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• 18 weeks paid carers leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance