Pricing and Regulation Analyst

We’re excited to offer a permanent opportunity for a Pricing & Regulation Analyst to join the Regulation team at Western Power and play a pivotal role in shaping how we manage our business and interact with the Economic Regulation Authority. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of preparing both historic and future revenue, expenditure, and pricing data for Access Arrangement submissions, work that directly influences strategic decisions and regulatory compliance.

We’re looking for someone with strong Excel modelling skills, whether your background is in financial, technical, or data modelling. Don’t worry if you’re new to regulatory-specific analysis, we’re committed to supporting your growth and helping you develop the expertise needed to excel in this space!

If you enjoy turning complex numbers into meaningful insights and want to contribute to projects that have a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Your Role in Action  

• Advise and support the preparation of Western Power’s investment proposals, pricing forecasts, and revenue information for future Access Arrangement revisions to the ERA.
• Contribute to financial analysis, processes, and supporting evidence that strengthen Western Power’s regulatory submissions and strategic decision-making.
• Investigate and coordinate robust historic and forecast data to demonstrate financial and commercial credibility.
• Review, develop, and optimise pricing models and strategies, including reference tariffs, price lists, and submissions to the ERA and other external agencies.
• Prepare accurate, defensible information that builds confidence in Western Power’s ability to forecast regulatory financial parameters and funding needs for capital and operational expenditure.
• Analyse Western Power’s performance against ERA determinations, providing insights, recommendations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Produce clear, professional documentation and reports for external bodies, including loss factors and Maximum Reserve Capacity Price requirements for the Economic Regulation Authority.
• Take ownership of day-to-day tasks and projects, driving outcomes that make a real impact.

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Proven experience in financial analysis using models and spreadsheets to deliver meaningful insights.
• Understanding of economic regulatory frameworks, access codes, and access arrangements.
• Experience preparing clear, evidence-based information to support complex projects in a large, regulated business.
• Strong ability to collaborate, influence, and build relationships with executives, technical teams, and external partners.
• Excellent report writing skills, paired with outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a commitment to teamwork and continuous learning.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.

• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 22 April 2026 

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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