Location:
Perth, Metropolitan
Division:
Energy Markets
Work Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Classification:
Level 7, $117,725 to $126,033 pa, PSGO CSA GA 2017
Position Number:
ERA21762
Closing Date:
2019-10-07 4:00 PM
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Principal Analyst
About the ERA
As the economic regulator for WA, the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) benefits the Western Australian community by promoting an efficient and customer focused economy. We are an independent statutory authority that approaches our work in a transparent and consultative way. By maintaining an impartial position, we work in the long-term interests of all Western Australians.
The ERA has three main functions. One of these is to conduct independent inquiries on important economic issues and make recommendations to the State Government. We also ensure utilities are operating in the long term interests of consumers. Finally, we ensure the wholesale electricity market is operating effectively.
To find out more about the Economic Regulation Authority please visit our website www.erawa.com.au.
About the Role
We have a great opportunity for a suitable candidate to join us as Principal Analyst in our Energy Markets Division on a permanent basis.
This position is located in the Energy Markets Regulation team within the Energy Markets Division. The incumbent will play a key role in driving and influencing strategic discussions and decision making under the market rules. The core responsibility of the position is to provide specialist expertise to management, as well as undertaking, reviewing and evaluating complex and sensitive research and analysis. The position also conducts complex reviews of legislation, policy and specific issues. With a keen sense of curiosity, the person must have the ability to interrogate regulatory and financial information and models, apply relevant analytical frameworks to determine the validity of the information and find relevant solutions where applicable.
A full description of the role and organisational context is included in the attached Job Description Form.
Find out more
If you are interested in the position and want further information on the role, contact Ms Sara O’Connor, Assistant Director Market Regulation, Energy Markets Division on +61 8 6557 7935. Please do not call for any general enquiries related to the application process. For assistance with your application or for general queries please contact Mr Roshan Fernandes on (08) 6557 7986 (direct line) or email human.resources@erawa.com.au.
Submitting your Application
Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV and provide a covering letter of no more than 2 pages demonstrating your knowledge, skills and ability to effectively undertake this role in accordance with the position competencies.
All position competencies as listed in the attached Job Description Form will be assessed during the selection process.
To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions - please factor this time in when submitting an application. Late, pro forma and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Additional Information
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout the ERA for 6 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Economic Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, women, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency
Closing Date: 7 October 2019, 4pm WST. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to lodge your application, as late, pro forma or emailed applications will not be accepted.