Senior Regulatory Officer

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The ERA is the independent regulator of electricity, gas, water and rail in Western Australia. Our purpose is to benefit all Western Australians by promoting strong economic outcomes through effective regulation and decision making. We strive to make sure current and future consumers pay no more than necessary for safe and reliable utilities.

How we work is just as important to us as what we do. Our people have integrity, strive for excellence, and build trust. To find out more about the Economic Regulation Authority please visit our websitewww.erawa.com.au

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

The ERA is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join the Monitoring and Licence Compliance team on a 12-month fixed term contract with the possibly of extension/permanency. The successful candidate will help support electricity, gas, and water licensees meet their regulatory obligations.

This role involves interpreting regulatory standards, providing clear and informed advice, and developing recommendations, determinations, and decisions to support and enforce compliance where necessary.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, along with experience in regulatory policy analysis and professional writing. They should be able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and contribute to a collaborative and innovative team environment.

A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a small team are essential for success in this role.

A full description of the role and organisational context is included in the Job Description Form.

Find out more

If you are interested in the position and want further information on the role, please contactMr Alex Kroon,Assistant Director, Monitoring and Licence Compliance on (08) 6557 7989 (direct line). Please do not call for any general enquiries related to the application process. For assistance with your application or for general queries please contactMs Grace Gilberton (08) 6557 7903 (direct line) or emailhuman.resources@erawa.com.au.

Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV demonstrating your skills and experience and a two-page cover letter addressing the position competencies below;

• Applying compliance frameworks to regulated businesses.
• Policy formulation and strategy development in a regulated environment.
• Applied research and problem solving for complex/sensitive policy and regulatory issues.
• Report writing and verbal communication skills to communicate complex information to diverse stakeholders.

All position competencies listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed during the selection process.

To submit your application, select "Apply" and you will be redirected to JobsWA. You will be asked to complete several questions - please factor this time in when submitting yourapplication.

Additional Information

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout the ERA for twelve months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

Closing Date: 26/08/2025, 3pm WST. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to lodge your application, as late, pro forma or emailed applications will not be accepted

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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