Regulatory Analyst

Provide key support in the development of regulatory models for forecast revenue, building blocks, demand forecasting, and pricing to support GWW’s customers and community.

AT5: $117,962 per annum plus super

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Recognition programs
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer and sensory rooms

The opportunity

As our Regulatory Analyst, you will provide key support in conducting economic analyses related to pricing, tariffs, and financial performance. You develop regulatory models to forecast revenue (pricing and demand) expenditure and pricing to support GWW’s customers and community.

Responsibilities

• Reporting - Support regular reporting on GWW’s performance data and the development of papers for management, the Board and our stakeholders.
• Data analysis – You will work collaboratively and support GWW’s regulatory reporting and data analytics function.
• Regulatory submissions – With support and mentorship, you will assist with preparing key data inputs and models for regulatory submissions, such as price submissions, pricing and tariff analysis, expenditure data analysis, new customer contribution charges, and regulatory accounting statements.
• Forecasting - With support and mentorship, you will contribute to the development of GWW’s demand forecasting as it relates to pricing and corporate plan forecasting.
• Stakeholder management - Collaborate with external stakeholders in preparing joint forecasts.
• Tariff and pricing analysis - Support the annual retail prices update, maintain pricing policies and procedures to ensure prices are calculated according to regulatory principles and are applied accurately.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working within a regulated entity (water or other regulated industry), economic regulator or consultant.
• Experience with analysis of large data sets and building financial models.
• Demonstrated experience in forecasting and trend analysis.
• Understanding of the regulatory framework under which we operate.
• Understanding of financial reporting and metrics (desirable).
• Tertiary qualification in economics, finance, engineering, or quantitative discipline.

You must have full permanent working rights for Australia at the time of your application to be eligible to apply.

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring. 

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 26 June.