Pricing & Regulation Analyst - Perth, WA, Australia

Pricing and Regulations Analyst – Permanent – Perth

The Pricing and Regulations Analyst will contribute to the preparation of all historic and future revenue, expenditure and pricing information to input into Access Arrangement and Allowable Revenue submissions to be provided to the Economic Regulation Authority (ERA) and for related purposes. 

Your Role in Action  

• To advise on the preparation of Western Power’s investment proposals, revenue and pricing information and forecasts, business processes and supporting analysis and evidence for its future Access Arrangement revisions and Allowable Revenue submissions to the ERA. 

• To contribute to Western Power’s preparation of revenue and pricing information and forecasts, financial analysis, processes and supporting analysis and evidence for its Access Arrangement revisions and Allowable Revenue submissions process to be provided to the ERA. 

• Investigate and co-ordinate evidence to support robust historic and forecast requirements and demonstrate financial and commercial credibility. 

• Review and develop pricing strategies for reference tariffs and produce price lists including any submissions required by the ERA and external agencies. 

• Prepare accurate and defensible information to improve the ERA’s confidence in Western Power’s ability to accurately forecast regulatory financial parameters and funding requirements for capital and operational expenditure. 

• Review Western Powers performance against the forecasts underpinning ERA determinations including analysis, findings and recommendations for improvement or opportunity’s. 

• Produce documentation and reports for external bodies on an as required basis including loss factors and the Maximum Reserve Capacity Price requirements for the Independent Market Operator.  

• Manage on a day to day basis, key tasks and projects as required. 

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in relevant discipline.

• Experience within a regulated enterprise (preferably in the energy sector), regulatory authority, or consulting organisation in the areas of investment or regulatory analysis. 

• Knowledge of economic regulatory frameworks, access codes and access arrangements. 

• Experience surrounding the development of information to support an Access Arrangement submission, regulatory price review (or other relevant complex project) for a large regulated business. 

• Experience in undertaking financial analysis utilising models and spreadsheets. 

• Ability to engage with and influence teams comprising executives, technical stakeholders and external consultants. 

• High competency in report writing with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. 

• Experience within a regulated enterprise (preferably in the energy sector), regulatory authority, or consulting organisation in the areas of investment or regulatory analysis. 

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  

• Flexible work arrangements to support working hours and working from home arrangements. 

• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 

• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 

• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 

• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   

• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.