Regulatory Pricing Manager

**Who are we?**:
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

**The role**:
The role of the Manager, Regulatory Pricing is to lead the development of the price submission to the Essential Services Commission (ESC), including the expenditure forecasts and financial modelling. The price submission must align with guidance provided by the ESC, and reflect engagement undertaken with our key stakeholders, customers and community. Providing leadership to South East Water (SEW) on economic and regulatory financial modelling matters, your expert advice will be crucial in facilitating the needs and preferences of our key stakeholders, customers and community whilst simultaneously achieving economic and financial sustainability objectives of the business.

A large portion of the position will involve extensive collaboration across all parts of SEW and will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure SEW is a respected participant in the Victorian water sector.

If you're a numbers person, relish a challenge and communication and relationship building is second nature to you, then this role may be for you

**Who are you?**:
Armed with a tertiary qualification in economics, finance/accounting, law or other relevant discipline, the Manager, Regulatory Pricing will possess experience in a regulation-type role, in a regulated sector and understand the role of economic regulation and regulatory finance. Along with this, they will have an understanding of the relationship between an entity and the ESC and various other Government bodies.

High level knowledge, skills and experience in the following will no doubt ensure your success in this role:

- Expert knowledge of key strategic, financial and policy issues facing the water industry and government
- Experience in the preparation of high quality, strategic written submissions to the ESC and other Government bodies
- High level project management skills and a demonstrated capability to manage price submissions or other major submissions to Government.
- Highly developed written, verbal and digital communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate, influence and negotiate with key stakeholders and business leaders.
- Highly skilled in analysis and critical thinking,

**What's in it for you?**:
Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

- Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
- Life insurance and salary continuance.
- 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
- Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
- Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking.
- Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.

**We're for everyone**:
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.

**Keen to make an impact?**:
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.