Senior Regulatory Analyst

About CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy:

At CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy, we’re proud to deliver electricity to 2 million Victorian customers every day through our network of poles and wires. But more than that, we’re here to power communities, support local businesses and keep critical services running smoothly; we’re essential to them all – and none of this happens without our people.

We believe in an inclusive, welcoming workplace where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. From offering great benefits to creating real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to supporting you, your career and wellbeing. It’s why our people stick around, whether you live in the city or across regional and rural Victoria, we’re doing the work where it matters most – right in your own community.

As Victorians electrify everything from homes to transport, we’re focused on ensuring our networks are ready to meet that demand.

If you want to be part of something essential, be essential with us.

About the Role:

We are looking for an energetic economics or policy professional to join our Regulation team as a Senior Regulatory Analyst in a full time and permanent role based at our CBD Head Office.

This role is responsible for developing regulatory advice and investment proposals relating to economic regulatory matters, and will involve engaging with key bodies including the Australian Energy Regulator, Essential Services Commission, Australian Energy Market Commission and Federal or State government departments. Our regulatory strategies will bring together commercial, customer and policy objectives at a time when the energy landscape and associated economic framework are rapidly transforming.

As part of the broader Regulation team you will work on our ongoing five-year regulated revenue setting project, including preparing analysis on how the distribution network should adapt to accommodate the impacts of climate change, customer energy resources, electrification, and the energy market transition.

To be successful, you will be confident engaging with key stakeholders, collaborating with subject matter experts, and be able to articulate key economic regulatory matters and policy positions in a succinct and practical manner.

The role is advertised as a full-time opportunity, however, we would be open to a part time arrangements for suitable candidates.

What you’ll deliver:

• Develop strategies and for the five-yearly revenue setting project, as well as drafting of regulatory proposals, preparation of costs and benefits, business cases and other supporting evidence
• Conduct research, analyse and advise on key developments and changes in the energy environment
• Analyse the economic and commercial impacts of proposed changes in the regulatory framework and/or guidelines governing the electricity distribution industry
• Develop regulatory advice, including preparation of submissions and supporting evidence for both internal and external stakeholders
• Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a range of settings, including reviews and forums for industry bodies
• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams, industry bodies, and regulators

You don’t need to check every box, however to succeed in this role you’ll have a combination of:

• A tertiary qualification in economics, public policy or other relevant field (required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory frameworks and/or energy policy
• Knowledge and experience in applying economic concepts and principles
• Strong quantitative analysis skills
• An ability to undertake structured and strategic thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience working in a regulator, government, economic consultancy or in a business subject to regulatory oversight is highly regarded

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.

We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be. 

With an embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.  

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women. Click here to check out our benefits.   https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/powercor/benefits

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 possess the required skills and experience and you are looking for a fantastic career opportunity please submit Please submit your application via our careers website by 7 July 2025.

For the full Position Description, please reach out to Tom via Careers@Powercor.com.au

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 are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed. By making sure our workplace is physically and mentally safe, so that our people can be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and can thrive.