- Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Law, Business
- Broad but detailed knowledge of the current status and emerging trends of electricity and other utilities industries, including a working knowledge of the relevant state and national policies, the energy industry regulatory structure, energy markets, licences, codes and contracts.
- A breadth of regulatory knowledge spanning multiple utility sectors is desirable.
- A sound understanding of the economic, corporate finance, legal, and commercial principles that underpin utility markets and their regulation.
- Sound skills in financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, problem-solving, planning and organisation, and business acumen.
- Sound interpersonal and communications skills, written and verbal, capable of influencing staff, peers and external stakeholders—including experience in the preparing and presenting to management and formal submissions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel models and modelling quality assurance, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Regulatory Advisor - Melbourne, Australia - Jemena
Description
Regulatory Advisor – Electricity
About Us
Jemena is an Australian energy company who owns and operates over $11.5 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with essential services every day.
About the role:
Join us in shaping the future of the electricity industry as a Regulatory Advisor. We're seeking passionate economists to contribute to our dynamic environment where quality policy and regulatory analysis thrive.
In this role, you'll be at the forefront of regulatory development, offering strategic advice and delivering services that drive impactful change. Your day-to-day will involve providing timely, precise, and insightful regulatory advice aligned with Jemena's commercial and customer-centric goals. You'll be instrumental in developing economic analyses, models, and submissions crucial for decision-making processes, especially in the context of five-yearly price reset regulatory submissions.
Collaboration is key here. You'll work closely with various teams within Jemena Networks and Finance, ensuring the seamless coordination and high-quality review of our regulatory submissions. Leading and supporting the strategic and quality review of annual submissions will be part of your mandate, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations.
As a thought leader, you'll offer ad-hoc compliance advice on regulatory matters, staying ahead of the curve by communicating new compliance obligations to the business proactively. Engaging with customers will also be a significant aspect of your role, as you implement strategies to garner their support for key regulatory initiatives.
If you're passionate about applying an economist's lens to regulatory strategy development and enjoy engaging with customers to drive positive outcomes, we invite you to be a part of our team. Together, let's shape the future of energy regulation and customer engagement in the electricity industry.
About you:
Why you should come and work for us.
Our people are our greatest strength and inspiration so having various flexible working options, paid parental leave and leave purchase plans amongst many other benefits are key foundational elements on which we have built our success. We are passionate about what we do and we are proud of who we are. Safety is the cornerstone of our organisation and respect for community and country is the keystone that locks in place our Group Values.
Diversity/Inclusion
We understand and value the multiple strengths and contributions of a diverse workforce, the ability hybrid where possible, and our Reconciliation Action Plan is demonstrated commitment to employment, business, and partnership opportunities with Australia's First Peoples. . We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
When you join Jemena, you become part of our diverse, inclusive and passionate team, where you can be your committed self.
Recruitment Process
As part of Jemena's recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.