The role of the chair will be to ensure the effective operation of the Transmission Stakeholder Advisory Panel.

Key responsibilities will include:

• chair Transmission Stakeholder Advisory Panel, balancing consensus amongst members while respecting a diversity of views to support AusNet progressing the development of its TRR 2027-32 plans

• work with AusNet to set meeting agendas and maintain records, including meeting summaries

• provide independent advice and feedback to AusNet staff on relevant issues and topics as required

• actively participate in Transmission Stakeholder Advisory Panel work as appropriate

• participate in briefings and meetings, both online and in-person, with key AusNet stakeholders (such as the Customer Consultative Committee), AusNet executives and the AER, as needed

• coordinate the development and production of up to 3 independent report/s that meet the AER’s requirements

• advise AusNet on administrative matters, including panel membership, dispute resolution and stakeholder management

• ensure trust and accountability in the TRR 2027-32 engagement program is maintained by designing and managing to appropriate governance mechanisms, if/as needed.

Likely time commitment:

1-2 days per month [September 2024 – October 2025]

Additional information:

Applicants for Chair must:

• be impartial, and in a position to balance competing interests among the group (consultants and independents may apply)

• be able to help facilitate discussion and balance the diverse views of those who represent specific interest areas

• have leadership experience in consumer advocacy

• have expertise in energy sector and/or infrastructure regulation.

Experience or skills in one or more of the following areas is desirable:

• board, reference group, or panel experience.

Key responsibilities will include:

• authoritatively represent the views of key customers and/or stakeholder groups

• understand and identify the most important elements of complex energy issues and their implications for customer outcomes

• engage and collaborate effectively and pragmatically on complex issues, with other members, AusNet staff and other stakeholders

• draw on their skills and experience to take part in constructive and robust debate about the long-term interests of electricity consumers

• ensure value for money offered by the Revenue Proposal in terms of consumer and community outcomes (e.g., price, reliability, safety, environmental)

• review and discuss economic and technical regulatory inputs such as expenditure forecasts and depreciation

• provide expert advice/guidance on issues as relevant

• ensure trust and accountability in the TRR 2027-32 engagement program is maintained by participating constructively and adhering to governance arrangements.

Likely time commitment:

0.5-1 days per month [September 2024 – October 2025]

Additional information:

Knowledge of the energy sector and/or infrastructure regulation is desirable. Board, reference group, or panel experience is desirable.