Analyst - (Ea2024/7)

• Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
• Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
• Do you want to work with interesting and knowledgeable people in a dynamic and challenging environment and allow you to contribute to meaningful decisions that impact the economic welfare of all Australians?

Then this is the place for you! At the AER, we work to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It’s why we’re driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It’s why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. We believe the best version of you is the one that’s true to who you are – and that’s the you we want working alongside us.

We value flexibility, this role can be performed at any of the AER offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, or Sydney and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What you will do asan Analyst

Analysts in the Network Pricing Branch are responsible for assisting in the delivery of key components of work. Working under direction you will be required to progress specific tasks in a timely way, assist in developing recommendations reflecting evidence-based research, analysis and modelling, and communicate complex issues in a clear and concise fashion. You will need to work collaboratively with other team members and assist in interactions with external businesses and stakeholders. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work with interesting and knowledgeable people in a dynamic and challenging environment and allow you to contribute to meaningful decisions that impact the economic welfare of all Australians.

The Analyst role involves analysing inputs to the AER regulatory models, identifying modelling issues, assisting in developing solutions for complex problems, and drafting chapters of our publications to reflect the findings or modelling outcomes.

•    Undertaking critical analysis of material and data available to the AER, and presenting information and recommendations for consideration by the AER Board and senior managers. 
•    Drafting decision documents for AER network regulatory determinations, other reviews of AER models and guidelines.
•    Maintaining constructive working relationships with team members and working collaboratively with other teams in relation to the delivery of AER network regulatory determinations, and other reviews and reports.
•    Assisting with managing AER data resources, including confidential data, in accordance with Australian laws, AER policies and team processing requirements.

About you

In order to succeed in the role, you will have:

• A broad understanding, or ability to quickly acquire this understanding, of Australian energy sector and the role, purpose and objectives of the AER.
• Ability to:
  • research, investigate and analyse complex issues, to identify industry trends, contribute to regulatory decisions and/or analyse policy issues.
  • analyse quantitative data and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions, and support evidence-based decision making.
  • write a range of documents tailored to meet audience needs.
  • work collaboratively with other people, help build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • plan, organise and prioritise workloads, and deliver tasks on time, and to a high quality.
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, commerce, corporate finance, engineering, mathematics, actuarial studies or related fields.
• Knowledge and experience of MS Excel, and data manipulation techniques.

To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.

How to apply

You will be asked to respond to the statement of claims of no more than 400 words and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum).

Salary: 

APS4 - $74,703 to $81,109 per annum (plus 15.4% superannuation)

APS5 - $83,320 to $88,348 per annum (plus 15.4% superannuation)

Contact Officer: Christine Xue (02) 6243 3***

Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEDT) Sunday, 28th January 2024