Senior Analyst

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Essential Services Commission in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Analyst to drive high-quality economic regulation outcomes across major projects. The role focuses on water sector performance monitoring and reporting, requiring strong mathematical, data analysis and reporting skills.

Hybrid work arrangements are available, with the work location at 570 Bourke Street. The position offers ongoing employment and the opportunity to contribute to regulatory decisions and stakeholder consultations.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical, data analysis and reporting skills.
• Understanding of regulatory and economic frameworks would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan and deliver economic regulatory projects and tasks, including preparation and publication of commission papers and decisions.
• Undertake research and analysis to provide advice on economic regulatory matters, including technical economic regulatory issues.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management and commissioners to inform regulatory decisions, including through written and verbal briefings.
• Plan for and undertake consultation with stakeholders including regulated industry participants, consumer representatives, other regulators and government agencies.
• Undertake other duties in the division or other parts of the commission as requested.

Skills

Mathematical analysis

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12469

About us

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:

• making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
• undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
• administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

About the role

The Senior Analyst plays a key role in delivering high-quality economic regulation outcomes for the commission. With a strong understanding of regulatory and economic frameworks, the role provides leadership and expertise across major projects within the division.

The core role involves water sector performance monitoring and reporting – strong mathematical, data analysis and reporting skills are required. Data cleaning and management, or some programming ability, would be advantageous.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

Key accountabilities

• Lead, plan and deliver economic regulatory projects and tasks, including the preparation and publication of commission papers and decisions
• Undertake research and analysis to provide advice on economic regulatory matters, including on technical economic regulatory issues
• Provide strategic advice to senior management and commissioners to inform regulatory decisions, including through written and verbal briefings
• Plan for and undertake consultation with stakeholders including regulated industry participants, consumer representatives, other regulators and government agencies
• Undertake other duties in the division or other parts of the commission as requested.

For further information about the role, please contactChris Hutchins, Project Manager, Price Monitoring and Regulationat [e-mail]

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact [e-mail] for support.

Other relevant information

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.

Applications close Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11.59pm