Description:
Sydney Water is looking for an experienced Principal Regulatory Economist to lead and support economic, pricing, and competition strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to influence regulatory outcomes and drive efficiency within water markets. You’ll work on key strategic projects, providing expert analysis and insights that impact both Sydney Water and its customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Help lead IPART submissions, provide economic or policy advice on pricing issues with sound analysis and communication.
- Develop expertise on strategic projects, assessing proposals for their impact on Sydney Water and customers.
- Coordinate data collection to meet information disclosure obligations.
- Manage and undertake regulatory economic and financial modelling across multiple internal teams.
- Research and contribute to regulation design, including pricing structures, cost of capital, and incentive mechanisms.
- Provide economic input to Sydney Water submissions and advocate for company positions on economic issues.
Skills & Experience:
- 7-10 years’ experience in Economics or Finance, preferably within a regulatory or utility context.
- Strong strategic thinking in utility regulation and competitive markets.
- Deep understanding of government and regulatory policies.
- Skilled in economic and financial modelling, and the ability to propose effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to lead and work within multi-disciplinary teams and manage complex projects.
- Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other relevant software.
- Previous experience with Government, Business, or Regulatory Utilities is desirable.
Essential Requirements:
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
Closing Date: Friday, 4 April 11:59pm AEST.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
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