Energy Policy Research Lead — Evidence-Driven Advocacy

Energy Consumers Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Five extra leave days

Prime Sydney CBD location

Policy expertise access

Professional development

Job summary

Energy Consumers Australia in Sydney CBD seeks a Manager Research & Analysis (Energy Advocacy) to lead the national consumer survey program, analyse market and policy data, and translate findings into practical advocacy and policy positions.

You will work with researchers, regulators and consumer groups to inform submissions, develop evidence-based reports and contribute to reform agendas that benefit households and small businesses.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in economics, engineering, public policy, research, law, data analytics.
• Experience with consumer research, survey design, survey outputs, data visualisation or public-facing evidence products, including the use of data tools to support decision-making.
• Data visualisation and report writing capability.
• Experience working with datasets and using analytical tools (such as Excel, R, Python) to undertake research and data analysis, interpret findings and generate meaningful insights
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues to non-technical audiences.
• Sound project management capability, including planning, reporting and management of consultants, contractors and contributors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadline.
• Experience in energy policy and familiarity with Australia's energy markets would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead ECA's national energy consumer survey program, including questionnaire development, coordination with external research partners, analysis of survey findings and translation of results into reports and evidence-based advocacy.
• Interpret energy market, regulatory and consumer information to identify implications for households and small businesses.
• Contribute to policy positions, regulatory submissions, reform processes and advocacy priorities.
• Lead or support projects using public energy market data and ECA consumer research.
• Work with external experts, consultants, research partners and grantees to support robust and relevant work.
• Translate data and complex analysis into clear and engaging briefings, reports, submissions, presentations, charts and public-facing materials.
• Build constructive relationships with government, regulators, market bodies, researchers, industry and consumer organisations.

Skills

Data analysis

Survey design

Data visualization

Excel

R

Python

Public policy

Education

Economics degree

Engineering degree

Public policy degree

Data analytics degree

Law degree

Social research degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Energy Consumers Australia in Sydney CBD seeks a Manager Research & Analysis (Energy Advocacy) to lead the national consumer survey program, analyse market and policy data, and translate findings into practical advocacy and policy positions.

You will work with researchers, regulators and consumer groups to inform submissions, develop evidence-based reports and contribute to reform agendas that benefit households and small businesses.