Salary:
Level 7, $128,077 to $136,891 pa, PSCSA 2022
Closing Date:
2024-11-20 3:00 PM
Principal Research Officer Regulation The ERA is the independent regulator of access to electricity, gas, water and rail infrastructure in Western Australia. Our purpose is to benefit all Western Australians by encouraging strong economic outcomes through effective regulation and well-informed decision making. We strive to ensure railway users pay no more than necessary for access to railway networks, and that competition in downstream markets is maximised.
How we work is just as important to us as what we do. Our people have integrity, strive for excellence, and build trust. To find out more about the Economic Regulation Authority please visit our website .
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to supporting and building a culturally diverse workforce and workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion.
We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the Role Can you contribute to the economic regulation of rail transport infrastructure? The Regulation team are looking for a passionate Principal Research Officer, interested in making access to railways work in the best interests of railway owners and users, and to the benefit of the WA economy.
A Principal Research Officer works with technical/analytical project teams to craft research and analysis into themes, using technical, evidence-based arguments, and ensuring that project deliverables convey accurate, cohesive messaging tailored for the intended audience.
In this role, the successful applicant will be responsible for formulating recommendations and producing comprehensive high level written reports for management, executives and the ERA's Governing Body on emerging strategic matters, along with presenting technical, evidence-based arguments to industry and government stakeholders.
The ideal applicant will have extensive knowledge and experience in the rail sector and will demonstrate strong research and data analysis skills, well developed report writing ability, and influential presentation skills.
A full description of the role and organisational context is included in the attached Job Description Form.
Find out more If you are interested in the position and want further information on the role, please contact Mr Jeremy Threlfall , Assistant Director Rail, Regulation on (08) 6557 7967 (direct line). Please do not call for any general enquiries related to the application process. For assistance with your application or for general queries please contact Ms Grace Gilbert on (08) 6557 7903 (direct line) or email .
Applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV and provide a covering letter of no more than three pages demonstrating your knowledge, skills and ability to effectively undertake this role in accordance with the position competencies.
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 your application.
Additional Information This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar vacancies that occur throughout the ERA for twelve months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
Closing Date: 20/11/2024, 3pm 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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