- Provide policy advice and assist to deliver key regulatory projects and submissions led by the Competition & Regulation team
- Lead specific workstreams for Operating Licence review or other regulatory reviews
- Parramatta location
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities.
About us
We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the role
Reporting to the Regulatory Performance and Licencing Manager in this role you provide policy advice and assist the delivery of key regulatory projects and submissions led by the Competition & Regulation team, particularly the Operating Licence review, including development of new service standards that are informed by customer insights.
- Assist the Regulatory Performance and Licensing Manager deliver strategic work on the Operating Licence (OL) and provide advice on licence requirements
- Coordinate and draft regulatory submissions, including development of positions, collation and analysis of data and drafting of content, for the OL review and other regulatory reviews or policy processes
- Lead specific workstreams for OL review or other regulatory reviews, as required to meet Competition & Regulation team deliverables
- Assist the Regulatory Performance and Licensing Manager to develop new regulatory and service standards that are informed by customer insight, in accordance with IPART requirements
- Assist the Regulatory Performance and Licensing Manager manage and deliver the Operating Licence review, which will require working with a variety of teams across Sydney Water, as well as Executive and Board engagement
- Collate internal reporting on OL requirements assigned to Customer, Strategy & Engagement
- Prepare internal and external communications relating to regulatory issues and projects
- Maintain awareness of and provide advice on regulatory and licensing trends and reforms in the water industry and other utility sectors, both in Australia and overseas
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Business, or Finance, or other relevant discipline
- Minimum 5 years experience in a policy or Senior Advisor role in Government or business
- Experience in presenting analysis and report writing to communicate complex issues to non-specialists
- Sound understanding of Government and regulatory policies and processes
- Well developed policy and data analysis skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, set priorities and manage competing tasks
- Demonstrated ability to establish, manage and maintain constructive and effective internal and external stakeholder relationships on projects
Desired:
- Experience of regulatory, water or competition economics
- Experience of the operation of the urban water market
- Experience in working with applying customer insight to regulatory processes
We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au
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