Commercial Risk & Governance Manager

Commercial Risk & Governance Manager

Shape the future of governance, risk and compliance in a growing energy business

LPE is an ASX-listed energy provider delivering embedded network services, electricity, hot water, solar, battery, EV charging and smart metering solutions to residential communities across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

As LPE continues to expand its footprint and growth strategy we’re seeking an experienced Commercial Risk & Governance Manager to lead and strengthen our governance, risk, compliance and safety frameworks while supporting sustainable business growth.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this is a highly visible leadership role that works closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Board Governance, Risk & Compliance Committee to protect and enhance LPE’s license to operate.

About the Role

This role serves as LPE’s independent governance, risk and assurance function, ensuring strong compliance, operational integrity and effective risk management across the business.

You will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening governance frameworks and driving continuous improvement across a dynamic and growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead LPE’s governance, risk, compliance and safety frameworks.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage key industry stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain enterprise risk management processes and governance reporting.
• Drive safety performance through the Beyond Zero Harm framework.
• Provide commercial assurance and risk-based advice to support growth.
• Champion continuous improvement across the business.

About You

You are an experienced governance, risk or compliance professional with the ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in governance, risk management and regulatory compliance within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of legislative interpretation and regulatory change management.
• Experience developing and managing risk frameworks and compliance programs.
• Exposure to Executive and Board-level governance processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Sound commercial judgement and a practical approach to managing risk.

Desirable

• Degree qualifications in Business, Governance, Risk, Management or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
• Experience within the energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors.

Why Join LPE?

• Join a growing and innovative organisation in the energy sector.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping governance, risk and compliance practices.
• Work closely with an experienced and collaborative leadership team.
• Contribute to exciting growth opportunities across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
• Be part of a values-driven organisation committed to Integrity, Teamwork, Service, Performance and Growth.

About LPE

LPE specialises in Embedded Network Management, delivering integrated Electricity, Hot Water, Solar and Battery solutions to residential and commercial communities across Queensland and Northern NSW.

Our Vision: To be the provider of choice for better local solutions.

Learn more at www.localityenergy.com.au

Apply Now

If you are a proactive governance, risk and compliance professional looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, drive improvement and support sustainable growth, we’d love to hear from you.