Regulatory Officer

Here at the ERA we have healthy debates, we want our employees to voice their opinion, we value each other’s perspectives and we provide an inclusive environment. We empower our people to drive innovation. We actively listen and start with yes when approached with good ideas.
You will join a supportive team that is trusted for its integrity, professionalism, and expertise.
The ERA is seeking a passionate professional to join us on a permanent basis as Regulatory Officer in the Monitoring and Licence Compliance team in the Regulation division. Further appointments for similar roles may be made as and when opportunities arise in the next 12 months.
The Monitoring and Licence Compliance team is manages the ERA’s role in carrying out the following functions:

• Monitoring the performance of electricity, gas and water licensees (such as Synergy, Western Power and the Water Corporation) to ensure they are complying with their licence conditions and taking enforcement action when required.
• Overseeing the performance and operational audits of licensees by independent auditors to ensure licensees are complying with their licence conditions.
• Overseeing technical experts’ independent reviews of licensees’ asset management systems to ensure they are effective.
• Managing the post-audit and post-review follow up to ensure licensees are implementing action items to resolve non-compliances and asset management system deficiencies.
• Reporting to the Ministers for Energy and Water on the performance of licensees.
• Undertaking compliance investigations.
• Managing the ERA’s audit and review guidelines and compliance reporting manuals to ensure they follow best practice and reflect current regulatory requirements.

About the ERA

• The ERA is Western Australia’s independent economic regulator. We aim to ensure that the delivery of water, electricity, gas and rail services is in the long-term interests of 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

About the Role
This position involves a range of responsibilities, including conducting licence compliance activities for electricity, gas, and water licensees and preparing recommendations, determinations, and decisions on compliance matters. You will be responsible for reviewing and updating compliance guidelines and manuals, and investigating potential non-compliances of a less complex nature.
You will educate and provide support to licensees to ensure compliance with their licences, overseeing the enhancement of the team's procedures and processes, preparing briefing and discussion papers for senior staff and members of the ERA's Governing Body. You will provide an advisory service to both internal and external stakeholders on licensing issues, and define project problems, develop options, and make recommendations for suitable solutions.
Applicants need to be collaborative and detail-focussed, able to think analytically and have effective verbal and written communication skills. The role involves frequent interaction with industry stakeholders, auditors, government agencies and other interested parties.
Suitable applicants will have experience of working in an environment that is subject to regulation. An ability to positively contribute to an innovative problem-solving environment is also essential for the role.
Employee Benefits
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Great work/life balance with flexible start/finish times
• 37.5 hours working week as standard
• Working from home option
• Flexible working arrangements (part-time, job share)
• Award-based salary with annual increments within award bands
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Superannuation of 11%, increasing to 12% by 1 July 2025
• Specialised training and professional development
• Annual professional development planning cycles
• Paid study leave
• Option to purchase additional leave (up to 4 weeks) per year
• Option to apply for deferred leave (gap year)
• 13 weeks’ long service leave after seven years
• Up to three Public Service Holidays per year
• 15 days of cumulative personal leave
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

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 Alex Kroon, Assistant Director Monitoring and Licence Compliance on (08) 6557 7989 (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 Frances Genenncher 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 two pages demonstrating your knowledge, skills and ability to effectively undertake this role in accordance with the 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. Late, pro forma and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
We’re open to discussing part-time and other flexible arrangements that will help you succeed in this role.
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.
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: 19/02/2024, 4pm WST. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to lodge your application, as late, pro forma or emailed applications will not be accepted.