REGULATORY ANALYST

• Bring your policy and data analysis and systems thinking skills to the Energy Networks Regulation team
• Be part of a team whose top priority is ensuring the safety and reliability of NSW’s energy networks.
• Advance your career working with a highly skilled and motivated team in a small, independent agency
• Central Sydney location, with flexible working options

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who values being a part of a team that is focused on ensuring safety and reliability of energy networks through effective risk-based regulation.
You will be efficient at analysing sometimes complex information and data and time management to address multiple priorities and unforeseen issues. You will also feel comfortable engaging with our stakeholders.
Experience of the electricity sector, using data to provide meaningful insights or an engineering background would be an advantage but not essential. A positive attitude, willingness to learn adaptability and teamwork are essential to this role.
The salary range for this role is $113,100 - $122,297 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

ABOUT US

The Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) makes the people of NSW better off through its independent decisions and advice. We help people get safe and reliable services at a fair price.
IPART also undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues.

Our organisational values are:

• Integrity and courage – we are willing to make the difficult decisions
• Curiosity and openness – we seek out and develop new ideas that will improve our work
• Respect and inclusion – we bring together diverse experiences and skills to generate better solutions
• Making a difference – we pursue better outcomes for the people of NSW

If your values align with ours, we want to talk to you!
For more information go to Work at IPART | IPART (nsw.gov.au)

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

• Maintaining relationships with regulated network operators
• Scoping and managing third party audits
• Analysing data from incident reporting, audits and other regulatory tools to assist in developing our compliance approach
• Identifying and developing responses to non-compliances
• Developing best practice regulation strategies for compliance frameworks
• Maintaining cross-agency and cross-jurisdictional relationships
• Working with the Legal Team to develop and review licence conditions or interpret legal obligations
• Writing and presenting briefings to the Tribunal or Delegated Committees to facilitate decision makin

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an Analyst to join the energy networks section of our Regulation and Compliance team. You will be part of a close-knit team responsible for monitoring energy network operators’ compliance with their safety and reliability obligations.
You will undertake detailed research, provide strategic policy advice, influence stakeholders, analyse data and deliver best-practice regulatory compliance work.

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

• Maintaining relationships with regulated network operators
• Scoping and managing third party audits
• Analysing data from incident reporting, audits and other regulatory tools to assist in developing our compliance approach
• Identifying and developing responses to non-compliances
• Developing best practice regulation strategies for compliance frameworks
• Maintaining cross-agency and cross-jurisdictional relationships
• Working with the Legal Team to develop and review licence conditions or interpret legal obligations
• Writing and presenting briefings to the Tribunal or Delegated Committees to facilitate decision making

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APPLYING FOR THE ROLE

Applications should include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the requirements detailed in the Role Description and a resume (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
Applications close Tuesday 16th September at 10.00am. Late applications will not be accepted.
For further information about the role please contact Nicole Ghiotto Nicole.Ghiotto@ipart.nsw.gov.au