Senior Network Pricing and Tariff Analyst

Lead comprehensive network tariff analysis and optimisation across Australia's National Electricity Market.

Location:
Melbourne

Remuneration:
$210,000 plus a comprehensive range of benefits

About the Opportunity

Our client is a major national energy consumer with substantial electricity requirements across Australia. The organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Network Pricing and Tariff Analyst to conduct comprehensive network tariff analysis across Australia's National Electricity Market and manage relationships with Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs).

You will work closely with the Manager Network Pricing & Procurement and analyse network tariffs across the organisation's portfolio of sites, identifying optimisation opportunities and providing detailed analysis to support commercial and strategic decision-making.

As Senior Network Pricing and Tariff Analyst, you will be responsible for analysing network tariffs, managing DNSP relationships, developing business cases for tariff strategies, and communicating findings to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Network Tariff Analysis & Optimisation

• Conduct comprehensive analysis and optimisation of network tariffs and charges across the portfolio of sites. Develop detailed tariff models to assess the commercial and operational impacts of network pricing structures.
• Evaluate cost-reflective tariff designs, including demand charges, capacity-based pricing, and time-of-use tariffs. Analyse tariff impacts across operational sites, load profiles, and usage patterns.
• Monitor DNSP pricing proposals and regulatory submissions. Identify risks and opportunities for cost optimisation and provide recommendations on tariff changes.

DNSP Relationship Management & Negotiation

• Manage relationships and negotiations with DNSPs to ensure tariff structures align with business objectives. Engage with DNSPs on tariff design consultations and pricing proposals, representing the organisation's interests.
• Support commercial negotiations on network use-of-system (NUOS) agreements and tariff structures. Build and maintain strategic relationships with DNSPs across jurisdictions to facilitate collaborative problem-solving on network cost management.

Regulatory Monitoring & Strategic Insight

• Monitor regulatory changes and market developments that impact network tariff exposure. Track AER regulatory determinations, network pricing proposals, and rule changes affecting network tariffs and charges.
• Analyse the implications of regulatory developments for the organisation's network costs and provide early warning of emerging risks or opportunities. Contribute to regulatory submissions and consultation responses on network pricing matters.

Strategic Analysis & Business Case Development

• Develop robust business cases and strategic recommendations on network pricing matters to support senior leadership decision-making. Conduct scenario analysis and cost-impact modelling to quantify the benefits of different tariff optimisation strategies.
• Translate complex network tariff data and regulatory information into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations. Assess emerging technologies and their potential impact on network tariffs, including distributed energy resources (DER), battery storage, electric vehicles, and demand response.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Internal Engagement

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across procurement, finance, and operations to integrate tariff analysis into broader energy strategy. Partner with energy procurement teams to align network tariff optimisation with overall energy cost management.
• Support finance teams with network cost forecasting and budgeting. Engage with operations teams to understand how tariff structures impact operational load profiles and identify demand management opportunities.

Reporting & Communications

• Produce detailed reports and presentations that translate complex tariff data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders. Develop clear, visual representations of network tariff analysis using data visualisation tools.
• Communicate tariff analysis findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences. Prepare materials for regulatory consultations and industry forums on network pricing matters.

About You

Essential Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Commerce, or related discipline
• Understanding of network regulation and tariff methodology principles

Experience:

• 5–8+ years of experience in network tariff analysis, energy procurement, regulatory analysis, or electricity industry roles
• Demonstrated experience analysing DNSP tariffs and network pricing from a large energy user or procurement perspective
• Proven track record of developing tariff analysis, conducting financial modelling, or producing regulatory submissions and consultation responses
• Strong understanding of AEMO processes, distribution network pricing methodologies, and Australia's National Electricity Market regulatory framework
• Knowledge of network tariff structures including demand charges, capacity-based pricing, and time-of-use tariffs for large energy users

Technical Expertise:

• Expertise in financial modelling, data analysis, and tariff impact assessment
• Advanced proficiency with Excel for complex data analysis and modelling
• Strong data visualisation and presentation skills, with experience using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Understanding of energy procurement and how network costs impact overall energy budgets
• Proficiency with databases and analytical tools
• Understanding of network operations, electricity demand patterns, and customer load profiles
• Understanding of network regulation including revenue determinations and pricing approvals

Industry Knowledge:

• Comprehensive understanding of Australia's National Electricity Market structure and regulatory framework
• Understanding of energy procurement operations and commercial dynamics
• Awareness of energy transition impacts including DER, EVs, and electrification on network pricing and large energy users
• Understanding of large energy user commercial relationships and contractual arrangements with DNSPs
• Knowledge of Australian energy policy and reform initiatives

Commercial & Analytical:

• Strong commercial acumen with ability to assess financial impacts and business implications of network pricing decisions
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to model complex scenarios, quantify cost impacts, and identify optimisation opportunities
• Strategic thinking with ability to develop network cost management strategies and see the bigger picture
• Problem-solving capability in complex regulatory and commercial environments

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable insights
• Strong presentation skills with experience communicating effectively with senior stakeholders and external parties
• Proven ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Stakeholder engagement skills with experience building relationships with network businesses, regulators, and industry participants
• Experience working within a large energy user, corporate energy procurement team, or energy consulting firm
• Knowledge of Victorian electricity market structures and DNSP arrangements
• Experience with regulatory submissions, consultation responses, or advocacy on energy matters
• Understanding of large energy user impacts of network tariff changes
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and their impact on network tariffs and electricity markets
• Experience with network billing systems and settlement processes

Highly Regarded

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field such as Economics, Commerce, or Engineering
• Experience with advanced data visualisation and business intelligence platforms
• Knowledge of alternative network service models and emerging market structures

What's on Offer

• Total package to $210,000 plus a comprehensive range of benefits
• Professional development opportunities and support for relevant qualifications
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid work options
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Supportive workplace culture focused on wellbeing and inclusion
• Career progression pathways within a major organisation
• Generous leave entitlements and work–life balance support
• Access to employee assistance programmes and wellness initiatives

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, analytical expertise, and motivation for the role. In your covering letter, please address:

• Your experience with network tariff analysis from a large energy user or procurement perspective
• Examples of tariff analysis projects or regulatory submissions you have led or contributed to
• Your understanding of current developments in network pricing and the National Electricity Market
• Your approach to translating complex tariff data into strategic insights for senior stakeholders

For inquiries, contact:

For inquiries, contact:

Ivan Pignataro | Director

D'Arcy Weil

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Only candidates with Australian working rights will be considered.