Analyst (Multiple Positions)

Australian Energy Regulator; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Energy Regulator is seeking a data-savvy Analyst to support the DMO with data collection and analysis, delivering insights to inform energy policy and market operations.

You will engage with colleagues, manage competing priorities, and contribute to improving workflows while communicating complex energy market information clearly to diverse audiences. Australian citizenship and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Australian Citizenship is required.
• Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Security clearance at the required level or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly and confidently, independently and with the DMO teams.
• Support data collection and analysis to develop insights and trends.
• Communicate complex energy market information clearly to varied audiences.
• Coordinate consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Foster constructive relationships with internal stakeholders and teams.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgement to manage competing priorities.
• Contribute to improving AER workflows and processes.
• Support regulatory process development for changing energy markets.
• Uphold APS Values and workplace culture.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Each Analyst will report to a Assistant Director and operate with limited direction in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. In this role you will contribute to the achievement of the AER’s purpose: to make all energy consumers better off, now and in the future.

DMO work can be fast-paced with short deadlines. Successful applicants will be confident engaging with colleagues, able to quickly understand priorities and progress work efficiently, and comfortable using their judgement to act on instructions without unnecessary delay.

The key duties of the position include:

• Work flexibly and confidently, both independently and as part of the wider DMO teams, proactively engaging with colleagues and supporting the efficient delivery of the DMO work remit within a geographically dispersed and dynamic work environment.
• Support the collection and analysis of data and energy market material to develop insights, identify trends and draw accurate conclusions.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Being able to communicate clearly and professionally, particularly in communicating complex or technical information related to the energy sector. Tailoring written and verbal information for a wide range of audiences and helping to explain concepts to a wide audience.
• Support consultation and stakeholder engagement activities by coordinating processes, assisting in preparing materials and responding to stakeholder enquiries in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain constructive working relationships with internal stakeholders, contribute actively to team discussions and problem-solving, and collaborate effectively with other teams across the AER.
• Demonstrate initiative, responsiveness and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment by managing competing priorities, identifying and progressing next steps with limited supervision, and delivering accurate work within agreed timeframes.
• Contribute and support the implementation of initiatives to improve AER workflows and processes.
• Support the development of regulatory processes to meet the requirements of the changing energy market while minimising regulatory burden.
• Demonstrate the APS Values, Employment Principles and AER behaviours in all aspects of work, contributing to a positive, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Eligibility

• Australian Citizenship – our successful candidate must be an Australian Citizen
• Security clearance – our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level
• Employment check – your suitability for employment will be assessed through a screening process.

Getting to know the Australian Energy Regulator

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) works to make energy consumers better off, now and in the future. We focus on ensuring a secure, reliable and affordable energy future for Australia as it transitions to net zero emissions.We regulate electricity networks and covered gas pipelines, in all jurisdictions except Western Australia. We set the amount of revenue that network businesses can recover from customers for using these networks.From 1 July 2026, the AER structurally separated from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and transitioned into a standalone non-corporate Commonwealth entity with its own accountable authority, staff and budgetary control.The separation of the AER from the ACCC is a significant regulatory reform aimed at improving the governance and operational autonomy of the AER.