Regulatory Economist

Analyse data and prepare business cases for all stages of regulatory and pricing cycles

**Your new company**

Every day, our people help build a sustainable and healthy South Australia through reliable and trusted water services. With a commitment to zero net emissions by 2030, we are guided by environmental goals and practices as we transform the supply of water and enhance the role of water utilities in today’s community. The projects we deliver are significant in both size and impact, ensuring we plan for and meet the needs of today and future generations.

As Australia’s second largest water business, we have been working together with South Australians for more than 165 years. Our people are encouraged to bring innovative solutions and fresh ideas to the table and given the support to bring them to life. In short, the work we do is delivering positive impacts to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in.

**Your new role**

As Regulatory Economist, your primary responsibilities will involve data analysis, business case preparation and expenditure prioritisation. In addition, you will deliver regulatory reports, submissions, and other products to a high standard to support SA Water through their regulation and pricing cycles.

As an integral member of a small team, your key accountabilities will include:

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Preparation of regulatory materials**: Assist in coordinating and developing SA Water’s regulatory proposal, ensuring robust business cases support SA Water’s objectives.
- Work with key business leads to develop and review key inputs to regulatory processes. Ensure monitoring and delivery of committed regulatory outcomes.
- ** Provide regulatory guidance and advice**: Provide technical policy and regulatory advice to decision-makers.
- ** Develop key stakeholder relationships**: Work with Government agencies and industry bodies as required to influence the economic regulatory framework. Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

**What you'll need to succeed**

To be considered for these roles, you will demonstrate:

- Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, law, or related discipline or equivalent experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated examples of business case analysis (desirable with a regulatory focus)
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to form relationships and obtain information as required
- Strong analytical and commercial skills
- Desirable: Experience in planning and helping deliver large projects, knowledge and experience in working in a regulatory environment and regulatory requirements

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

**What you need to do now**

Successful applicants will be contacted between December 14th - 27th to discuss next stages of the process.

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