Regulatory Economist

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There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. As leaders, we inspire and empower our passionate team to drive meaningful change. Join us in shaping the future of Urban Utilities, making a lasting impact, and leading our teams towards a better tomorrow.

Your Opportunity

We have a wonderful new opportunity for a Regulatory Economist in our Finance Group.

Reporting to the Manager Economics and Regulation, the Regulatory Economist is responsible for economic analysis and strategic thinking that ensures Urban Utilities’ regulatory frameworks continue to remain fit for purpose against evolving regulatory practice and precedent.

Predominantly, this role will ensure Urban Utilities is undertaking sustainable, prudent and efficient expenditure and while continuing to deliver on customer and other stakeholder expectations in both the short-term and longer-term.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and support analysis of economic policy ensuring Urban Utilities operate in a manner that delivers prudent and efficient outcomes for its customers and communities from short-term into the longer-term.
• Contribute to the development of strategic business policies and develop policy frameworks for a range of economic reforms and policy consultations impacting Urban Utilities.
• Develop and assess economic data as required while conducting strategic analysis on a range of business policy options to ensure regulatory compliance and efficient decision making across the full spectrum of services provided by Urban Utilities.
• Significant interpersonal and verbal communication on regulatory oversight and potential regulatory reforms through facilitation of workshops, consultation and influence across the business and with a range of supporting technical staff.

About You:

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about shaping our future, and ideally have the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• A tertiary level qualification in accounting, finance, economics, mathematics, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in a senior economics or analytics role within a large commercial organisation with experience of operations in a regulated environment.
• Understands and can navigate the complex relationship between Urban Utilities and relevant stakeholder bodies and regulatory bodies operating in the Queensland environment.
• A background in regulated utilities is highly regarded, driving revenue and economics analysis that will safeguard and drive customer, community and shareholder value.

At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes!

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au

How to apply

Click on the ‘Apply” link below to complete your application.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical & National Police History Check and other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at careers@urbanutilities.com.au