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Assistant Analyst, Analyst, Senior Analyst & Principal Analyst

Market Regulations Perth, Perth

Job Description

Position No:
Pool Ref AV22-10 Work Type:
Permanent – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time Location:
Perth, Metropolitan Salary:
Level 4, $84,582 to $88,927, Level 5, $93,177 to $102,124, Level 6, $107,096 to $118,028, Level 7, $124,347 to $132,904 pa PS CSA Agreement 2022 Closing Date:
2023-02-27 4:00 PM Assistant Analyst, Analyst, Senior Analyst & Principal Analyst

Do you want to work in a flexible and friendly CBD environment?

Do you have a passion for fairness and ensuring that essential services are delivered in the interests of the community?

Do you want to work in a small, enthusiastic team that works collaboratively to achieve its goals?

The ERA is looking to establish a pool of Analysts (Level 4 to level 7) in our Energy Markets division. It is an exciting time to join the energy industry in Western Australia and if successful, you will be involved in a range of challenging work undertaken by the Energy Markets division, including the ERA’s engagement in energy market reforms.

Further appointments may be made as and when opportunities arise in the next 12 months.

If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to have a chat. We are also open to discussing part-time and other arrangements that will help you succeed in this role. 

About the Roles

Assistant Analyst (Level 4)

The Assistant Analyst supports other analysts and project officers identify suitable data, screen and cleanse the data, analyse the data and write up results of analysis.

Analyst (Level 5)

The Analyst actively contributes to the undertaking, review and evaluation of complex and sensitive research and analysis and also that of the legislation, policy and specific issues relevant to energy markets.

Senior Analyst (level 6)

The Senior Analyst provides high level professional assistance to the management, undertaking, review and evaluation of complex and sensitive research and analysis and independently undertakes a variety of complex and sensitive research projects.

Principal Analyst (Level 7)

The Principal Analyst provides specialist expertise, initiates, leads and manages complex and sensitive research and analysis in electricity and gas markets. The Principal Analyst interrogates regulatory information, economic, financial models and applies relevant analytical frameworks to determine the validity of the information and find relevant solutions to address complex issues.

Please see attached JDF’s for more detailed information on the various roles.

About the ERA  

The ERA is Western Australia’s independent economic regulator. We aim to ensure that the delivery of water, electricity, gas and rail services is in the long-term interests of Western Australians. 

The ERA has three main functions. One of these is to conduct independent inquiries on important economic issues and make recommendations to the State Government. We also ensure utilities are operating in the long-term interests of consumers. Finally, we ensure the Wholesale Electricity Market is operating effectively.

To find out more about the Economic Regulation Authority please visit our website

A full description of the role and organisational context is included in the attached Job Description Form.

Find out more

Submitting your Application

Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV and provide a one page covering letter on how they can effectively carry out the role they are applying for. Please let us know the role you are applying for in the subject line of the covering letter.

All position competencies listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed during the selection process.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions – please factor this time in when submitting an application. Late, pro forma and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Economic Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, women, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency

Closing Date: 27th February 2023, 4pm WST. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to lodge your application, as late, pro forma or emailed applications will not be accepted.

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Position Title Assistant Analyst, Analyst, Senior Analyst & Principal Analyst Agency Economic Regulation Authority Salary Location Perth, Metropolitan Unit/Division Energy Markets Branch Market Regulations Work Type Permanent – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time Position No. Pool Ref AV22-10 Closing Date Position Title Assistant Analyst, Analyst, Senior Analyst & Principal Analyst Branch Market Regulations Location Perth, Metropolitan Work Type Permanent – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time Closing Date Salary Agency Economic Regulation Authority Company Information Description

Do you want to work in a flexible and friendly CBD environment?

Do you have a passion for fairness and ensuring that essential services are delivered in the interests of the community?

Do you want to work in a small, enthusiastic team that works collaboratively to achieve its goals?

The ERA is looking to establish a pool of Analysts (Level 4 to level 7) in our Energy Markets division. It is an exciting time to join the energy industry in Western Australia and if successful, you will be involved in a range of challenging work undertaken by the Energy Markets division, including the ERA’s engagement in energy market reforms.

Further appointments may be made as and when opportunities arise in the next 12 months.

If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to have a chat. We are also open to discussing part-time and other arrangements that will help you succeed in this role. 

About the Roles

Assistant Analyst (Level 4)

The Assistant Analyst supports other analysts and project officers identify suitable data, screen and cleanse the data, analyse the data and write up results of analysis.

Analyst (Level 5)

The Analyst actively contributes to the undertaking, review and evaluation of complex and sensitive research and analysis and also that of the legislation, policy and specific issues relevant to energy markets.

Senior Analyst (level 6)

The Senior Analyst provides high level professional assistance to the management, undertaking, review and evaluation of complex and sensitive research and analysis and independently undertakes a variety of complex and sensitive research projects.

Principal Analyst (Level 7)

The Principal Analyst provides specialist expertise, initiates, leads and manages complex and sensitive research and analysis in electricity and gas markets. The Principal Analyst interrogates regulatory information, economic, financial models and applies relevant analytical frameworks to determine the validity of the information and find relevant solutions to address complex issues.

Please see attached JDF’s for more detailed information on the various roles.

About the ERA  

The ERA is Western Australia’s independent economic regulator. We aim to ensure that the delivery of water, electricity, gas and rail services is in the long-term interests of Western Australians. 

The ERA has three main functions. One of these is to conduct independent inquiries on important economic issues and make recommendations to the State Government. We also ensure utilities are operating in the long-term interests of consumers. Finally, we ensure the Wholesale Electricity Market is operating effectively.

To find out more about the Economic Regulation Authority please visit our website

A full description of the role and organisational context is included in the attached Job Description Form.

Find out more

Submitting your Application

Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV and provide a one page covering letter on how they can effectively carry out the role they are applying for. Please let us know the role you are applying for in the subject line of the covering letter.

All position competencies listed in the Job Description Form will be assessed during the selection process.

To submit your application, click on the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to complete several questions – please factor this time in when submitting an application. Late, pro forma and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Economic Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, women, people with disabilities, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for positions within our agency

Closing Date: 27th February 2023, 4pm WST. Please ensure you allow plenty of time to lodge your application, as late, pro forma or emailed applications will not be accepted.

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