Title: Senior Regulatory Economist
Victoria, Australia
- Develop strategy and policy relating to the energy infrastructure regulatory framework
- Make an impact in this pivotal role > drive the regulatory and policy agenda for AusNet’s transmission business
- Careers with Purpose > Collaborative > Inclusive > Flexible Work Environment
When you choose AusNet, you’ll join genuine people working together, making Real. Progress
At AusNet, we play a key role in the clean energy transition and in providing essential energy to every Victorian family.
Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia’s cleaner energy future.
Purposeful work with genuinely good people. That’s refreshing.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Regulatory Economist.
This role will see you take the lead on key parts of revenue resets and other regulatory projects and position the company for favourable long-term regulatory outcomes. You will also assist with the preparation of internal and external submissions, with a particular focus on assisting with the development of five-yearly price review regulatory submissions.
With a hybrid split (Office/WFH)), this role is based in Southbank, Melbourne and is part of Strategy & Regulation team within our Transmission line of business.
This role will deliver real outcomes, including but not limited to:
- Lead key parts of the network revenue resets, including conduct investigation, analysis and modelling and communicating with the business to obtain or supply required information in a timely manner
- Assist in the management of day-to-day regulatory issues for the Regulated Networks
- Understanding and applying national electricity and gas Laws and Rules
- Participate in the development of company positions for the evolution of best practice economic regulation
- Maintain detailed understanding of regulatory constraints on broad commercial and business arrangements arising through regulatory change and assist in the development of policy for business conduct consistent with such obligations
- Participate in reviews and forums established by industry bodies, to present the company’s views and engage in debate to influence stakeholders
- Develop professional relationships with regulatory bodies, industry participants and other stakeholders to enhance the company’s reputation as a highly credible and leading contributor in regulatory and industry development processes, providing an opportunity to influence their thinking and decisions
You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:
- Demonstrated professional experience within a similar like role
- Demonstrated knowledge of the economic, corporate finance, legal, and commercial principles that underpin utility markets and their regulation
- Awareness of current status and emerging trends of electricity and other utilities, including a working knowledge of relevant state and national policies and energy industry regulatory structure
- Sound skills in financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, problem-solving, planning and organisation, and business acumen
- Sound interpersonal and communications skills, written and verbal, capable of influencing staff, peers and external stakeholders—including experience in preparing and presenting to management and formal submissions
A real place to belong.
We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.
We believe in more than just competitive pay. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part time arrangements, we’ll work with you to help balance work and life.
- Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service.
- Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you.
- Perks: we offer all the other perks you’ve come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.
As an industry in transformation, we’re excited by the possibilities ahead.
So, if you’re passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward.