Senior Regulatory Advisor

About the Role 

Sydney Water is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Regulatory Advisor to lead research and analysis on regulatory, economic, pricing and competition matters. This is a pivotal role within our team, contributing to Sydney Water’s engagement with regulators, including IPART, and other key stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and present recommendations on strategic projects, particularly those shaping corporate and pricing strategy. 
• Lead regulatory review workstreams and submissions, championing Sydney Water’s position to stakeholders like IPART. 
• Collaborate across teams to assess financial and customer impacts of pricing and regulatory decisions. 
• Provide strategic advice and stakeholder engagement to ensure regulatory processes are implemented effectively and in a timely, compliant manner. 
• Conduct economic and financial modelling to support regulatory submissions and apply outcomes from regulatory determinations. 
• Monitor and analyse regulatory trends and reforms across the water industry and broader utilities landscape to inform strategy. 

Skills and Experience 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior advisory or policy roles within Government or similar sectors. 
• Exceptional written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and engage with subject matter experts. 
• Strong capability in translating complex data and analysis into accessible reports for non-specialist audiences. 
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and Government policy processes. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and sound data analysis skills. 

Recruitment Process

As part of your application, we ask all candidates to include an example of a piece of regulatory or strategic advice they have prepared in a previous role. This example may be drawn from a submission, briefing, or formal recommendation. Please ensure it highlights your analytical thinking, stakeholder consideration, and impact. 

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 
• As part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.   
• Flexibility to travel across Sydney Water sites as required. 

Closing Date: Friday, 25 July 11:59pm AEST. 

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information. 

Dive into Our Great Benefits!  

Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.  

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.  

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.  

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.  

Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.  

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.  

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.  

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.  

Working at Sydney Water   

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.  

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.  

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Live Hire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.  

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