Senior Manager Economic Regulation and Pricing SA Water is a successful, modern water utility that is wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. They employ more than 1,600 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion of assets. SA Water delivers essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.
Role Overview SA Water is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Economic Regulation and Pricing to lead its vital relationship with the Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA) and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF). A key requirement of the Senior Manager, Economic Regulation and Pricing is to oversee and drive the development and submission of SA Water's regulatory proposals for ESCOSA to inform their determinations. This includes managing the submission process for each four-year regulatory period and ensuring a strategic pricing approach that aligns with ESCOSA's revenue caps.
In this pivotal leadership role, the Senior Manager will oversee engagement with ESCOSA while ensuring compliance with economic regulations and securing a sustainable revenue stream. The focus will be on establishing fair and efficient pricing strategies that benefit SA Water's diverse customer base, support economic growth, and protect customer interests.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Manager will align strategies and policies with the objectives of both SA Water and ESCOSA, cultivating strong relationships with key government stakeholders to meet their expectations. Additionally, they will develop and lead a cohesive team that collaborates effectively and safely, fostering a culture of compliance to uphold regulatory and operational standards.
Note this is a full time role, with a 3-Year Max Term Key Accountabilities Organisational Compliance : Ensure adherence to all legal and organisational obligations, maintaining the integrity of the Corporate Compliance Framework, including relevant legislation and ethical standards.
Team Leadership and Development : Build and lead a collaborative team focused on achieving business goals. This includes setting clear performance objectives, providing timely feedback, building a culture of excellence, and ensuring safety and well-being in the workplace.
Stakeholder Relationships : Establish and maintain strong relationships with ESCOSA, DTF, customers, and community stakeholders. Effectively communicate regulatory requirements and pricing strategies while ensuring customer needs and service expectations are met.
Strategic Pricing and Policy Development : Lead the development of pricing strategies and regulatory submissions to ESCOSA, ensuring alignment with SA Water's Strategic Plan and stakeholder feedback. Monitor the organisation's performance against regulatory commitments and communicate necessary reporting requirements.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience The ideal candidate should possess strong influential skills, demonstrate patience, and meet the following criteria:
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Economics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience Knowledge and experience in a regulatory environment and regulatory requirements Demonstrated analytical and commercial skills Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate outcomes and positively influence stakeholder relationships High-level financial expertise and commercial acumen Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams Substantial experience with revenue, pricing, and regulatory issues related to utility services Benefits of working with SA Water Joining the Business Insights and Excellence Team at SA Water comes with a wealth of benefits, including a strong commitment to community engagement and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate and dedicated team members who embody the company's values and strategic goals within the water sector.
Employees enjoy State Government Superannuation benefits and play an active role in the South Australian Government's Housing Roadmap, contributing to meaningful development initiatives. The team is recognised as award-winning and is essential in managing critical infrastructure across the state, with a proven track record of successful ESCOSA submissions.
The availability of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible work arrangements—permitting up to two work-from-home days per week—further enhance the overall work experience.
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.
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