Job opportunity

Energy Markets

Join our amazing team and be part of an innovative agency that values collaboration, integrity and flexibility while undertaking exciting challenges that benefit the lives of Western Australians.

The ERA is the independent regulator of electricity, gas, water and rail in Western Australia. Our purpose is to benefit all Western Australians by promoting strong economic outcomes through effective regulation and decision making. We strive to make sure current and future consumers pay no more than necessary for safe and reliable utilities.

How we work is just as important to us as what we do. Our people have integrity, strive for excellence, and build trust. To find out more about the Economic Regulation Authority please visit our website www.erawa.com.au

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

The ERA are seeking a motivated and driven Market Investigation Officer to support complex investigations into potential breaches of rules governing the Wholesale Electricity Market, to join our Market Investigations team.

In this role you will:

• Apply microeconomic and competition policy principles to real world investigations to evaluate potential misconduct in energy markets.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal briefing papers and external reports including investigation findings.
• Contribute to research and analysis under guidance from senior investigators and principal investigators
• Maintain strong and efficient record-keeping practices to ensure strict adherence to processes for documenting evidence.
• Update and maintain strict investigation project management timelines, with support from the ERA’s project management team.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through coaching and mentoring by senior team members, as well as through participation in external training programs.

To be successful, you will have the ability to demonstrate excellent and accurate analytical, project management, administrative and record keeping support.

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, please contact Mr Nathan Viles, Assistant Director, Market Investigations on (08) 6557 7971 (direct line). Please do not call for any general enquiries related to the application process.

For assistance with your application or for general queries please contact Ms Alice Guy on (08) 6557 7939 (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 three pages demonstrating your knowledge, skills and ability to effectively undertake this role in accordance with the position competencies. Please refer to the Application Assistance Pack for useful information on addressing position competencies.

All position competencies listed in the 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.

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 twelve months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

Closing Date: 09/06/2025, 12 Noon WST. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to lodge your application, as late, pro forma or emailed applications will not be accepted.