Specialist Policy Analyst (724542)

Department of Treasury and Finance; Tasmania; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work options

Job summary

Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator seeks a Specialist Policy Analyst to tackle complex economic, regulatory and financial issues. You’ll lead projects, provide practical advice and engage with stakeholders to influence regulatory decisions.

Flexible, hybrid working options are available in most roles, and applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The role emphasizes clear communication and collaborative problem solving in a government context.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Education

Relevant qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

• Work on issues that matter – contribute to regulatory decisions affecting essential services used by Tasmanian households and businesses.
• Solve complex problems – apply economic, financial and analytical thinking to challenging regulatory and pricing issues.
• Make an impact – take ownership of significant projects and provide advice that informs regulatory decisions.
• Broaden your experience – work across Tasmania's water and sewerage, electricity and gas sectors and engage with government, industry, stakeholders and other regulators.
• Join a specialist team – work in a collaborative environment where you'll have considerable autonomy and the opportunity to develop and share your expertise.

About You Treasury is looking for someone who enjoys solving complex problems and taking a lead on challenging work to join the Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator. You will be able to work through detailed economic, financial or regulatory issues, exercise sound judgement and turn analysis into clear and practical advice. You will have the opportunity to lead projects and pieces of work, provide guidance to others and help drive work towards practical outcomes. Just as importantly, you will be able to explain complex concepts to people with different levels of technical knowledge and build constructive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. You may already have experience in economic regulation, but this isn't the only path to the role. Relevant experience could come from economics, finance, accounting, policy, consulting, infrastructure, utilities or another analytic environment. If you enjoy asking difficult questions, working collaboratively to solve challenging problems and turning complex information into practical solutions, we are interested in hearing from you. We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

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About the Branch

The Office of the Tasmanian Economic Regulator Branch conducts regulatory, licensing and compliance activities in relation to regulated businesses and provides advice and support to the Tasmanian Economic Regulator. The branch also produces energy, water and sewerage industry performance reports and approves electricity, water and sewerage and third-party insurance pricing.

Hours per fortnight Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you.

We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part time hours.

Desirable Requirements

A relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants: 724542 - Statement of Duties - Specialist Policy Analyst.DOCX 724542 - Statement of Duties - Specialist Policy Analyst.pdf Advice to Applicants - Treasury.pdf Advice to Applicants - Treasury.DOCX

For more information Tristan Patterson Assistant Director, OTTER [e-mail] [phone]