Regulatory Economist

**Regulatory Economist**:

- Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3000**About the Role**:
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with experience or an interest in regulatory economics that is passionate about the electricity sector to join our team and make an impact in our dynamic Regulation team.
In this role you will support the development of regulatory strategies that bring together commercial, customer and policy objectives at a time when the energy landscape and associated economic framework are rapidly transforming.

**What you’ll deliver**:

- Develop strategies and business cases for the five-yearly revenue setting project, including drafting of regulatory proposals, preparation of costs and benefits and other supporting evidence
- Analyse the economic and commercial impacts of proposed changes in the regulatory framework and/or guidelines governing the electricity distribution industry
- Provide advice to the Regulatory Management team and relevant stakeholders on regulatory matters
- Assist in the co-ordination and management of materials to support business compliance with regulatory obligations

**To succeed in this role you’ll have**:

- A tertiary qualification in economics, finance, law, or public policy
- Understanding of regulatory environments, and experience in economic concepts
- Understanding of quantitative analysis
- Demonstrated structured and strategic thinking as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills

**About us**:
We’re a team that cares about you and your community. CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy own and operate the distribution networks providing reliable, safe and affordable electricity to 1.9 million customers located across 65% of Victoria. These customers include large numbers of households as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria.
In designing and delivering these services, our people are united by a real sense of purpose to empower customer choices in ways that are important for our communities and the environment. Our people are also at the frontline in developing and implementing innovative technologies and solutions necessary for the future of our industry not only in Victoria but globally.
This is a workplace that's both dynamic and welcoming, where our people learn from the best in the business, and where there's a focus on inclusivity, collaboration, and rewarding the individual and their aspirations.

**Your career with us**:
We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. Working with us means being fully supported to make the most of new experiences, and to build a career through a range of opportunities to learn from the best and to grow in a safe, inclusive, flexible and collaborative environment.
Our greatest priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the communities we operate within. This includes their physical safety - ensuring everyone gets home safely everyday - as well as their psychological safety, by ensuring everyone has the resources and support needed to achieve a work-life balance and be the best they can be.

**What’s next?**

If you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily check every box, or would like to discuss a different or flexible way of working, please still get in touch with us.

Beon, CitiPower Powercor and United Energy recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.

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