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Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)Chair Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)Employment type: Statutory appointment Term: 3 to 5 yearsTime commitment: Full-time or part-time (4 or 5 days per week)Location: Flexible / remote with periodic travel to Sydney and across NSWRemuneration: Determined by the Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration TribunalAbout IPARTThe Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is NSWs independent economic regulator. We regulate key markets and government services to promote effective social, environmental and economic outcomes for the people of NSW.Our work spans water, energy and climate policy, transport, local government, insurance, and a growing range of legislated and commissioned reviews that directly affect households, communities and businesses particularly in the context of costofliving pressures.IPART is recognised for its independence, rigour and evidencebased decisionmaking.About the roleThe NSW Government is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Chair of IPART.The Chair is one of the permanent members of the Tribunal and presides over Tribunal meetings and public hearings, leading collective decisionmaking across IPARTs wideranging statutory functions.The Chair is also the Head of the IPART staff agency, which employs approximately 200 staff and has an annual budget of around $50 million. Daytoday operations are managed by a fulltime Chief Executive Officer who is appointed by, and reports to, the Chair.This role requires outstanding judgment, independence and authority, and the ability to operate confidently in complex and often highprofile policy, regulatory and media environments.Roles and responsibilitiesAs Chair, you will: Make independent statutory decisions as a Tribunal member across a diverse range of regulatory and advisory functions Provide strategic leadership to IPART as both a Tribunal and a statutory authority Lead and bring together the perspectives of independent Tribunal members to reach timely, wellreasoned and defensible decisions Engage constructively with Ministers, department heads, senior officials and other regulators, while strictly maintaining IPARTs independence Consult with consumers, regulated entities, industry and community stakeholders through hearings, site visits and formal engagement Represent IPART publicly, including engagement with print, broadcast and online media, and explain complex decisions clearly and accessibly Oversee strong governance, risk management and financial stewardship, and support the CEO in leading the organisation Foster a culture of integrity, professionalism and collegiality consistent with IPARTs valuesAbout youYou are a highly respected senior leader with the credibility and gravitas to operate independently and authoritatively at the highest levels of public administration and public debate.You will bring: An exceptional reputation for integrity, independence and sound judgment Substantial experience in economic regulation, public policy, complex decisionmaking or systemwide reform A strong understanding of regulatory practice, administrative law and the machinery of government Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to explain complex and technical issues to diverse audiences Demonstrated capability to manage competing stakeholder interests and operate under public and political scrutiny Proven strategic leadership experience, including leading senior professionals and independent decisionmakers Experience may be drawn from government, regulatory agencies, the private sector, academia or other complex service systems.Diversity, inclusion and flexibilityIPART is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people with lived experience of mental health, veterans and people of mature age.We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, accessible and inclusive. If you require adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact our HR team at or (02) 9372 9178.For a confidential discussion, please call Bronwen Kerr, Engagement Manager, on 02 9233 1200.Express interestTo obtain a copy of the Candidate Brief for this role, please visit: /position-descriptionsTo express interest, please send your application quoting Ref No A006302 to Watermark Search International via this linkor by applying directly to.We will reply to the email address used for your application.Closing date: Monday, 21 April 2026 (9:59am)