EMPLOYMENT

Senior EconomistGet the balance right - flexible working options availableOngoing career development opportunitiesSupport the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter communityWe are seeking a Senior Economist to join our Finance and Business Performance Division within the Economics team. Our Company At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values. We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities. It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications. We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy. At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to: Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including: Additional Public Holidays,5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annumPaid Community Service Leave14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parentsAccess to hybrid work and other flexible optionsHealth & Wellbeing benefits including: Fitness passportAccess to discounted health fund and health servicesAccess to the Employee Assistance programRemuneration & Hours: 38 hour working weekReward and Recognition ProgramBase salary plus SuperannuationThe Opportunity As the Senior Economist you will support the Economics team to compelling, customer-supported pricing proposal that enables Hunter Water to recover (via prices) the revenues it needs to deliver value for customers and to run and improve the business. What you'll do: Lead the delivery of key inputs to the pricing proposalPlan tasks for, and coordinate the execution of, the pricing proposal work streamsDevelop and maintain a high-level project plan including timelines and dependenciesUnderstand and advise the business on how to meet the expectations defined in IPART's regulatory water pricing handbookContribute to delivery of the capital expenditure and operating expenditure work streamsContinuously follow up on project progress and managing issues and risks as they ariseCollaborate with internal stakeholders to achieve goals, providing guidance and hands-on support where neededAssist with drafting the pricing proposal and preparing underpinning evidence documentsWhat you'll need to be successful: Essential Criteria: Undergraduate tertiary qualification in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Business or a related discipline.Proven ability to meet tight deadlines.Strong attention to detail.Conceptual reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills.Proficiency and interest in modelling, including the use of spreadsheets.Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).Ability and enthusiasm to understand the subject-matter detail relating to IPART's water regulatory framework and a pricing proposal for a water-utilityGeneral project management experienceDemonstrated ability to work with financial informationDesirable Criteria: Experience working in a price-regulated utility, or on a regulatory proposalPrevious professional work experience.Advanced user of MS Excel.Strong business writing skills.Application Steps: To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria and provide a current resume. To view the position description please click here Application closing date: Friday 5 January 2024 Interested? Apply Now Contact: Donna Stephen Phone: 0427 824 395 We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter, please see below for contact details. Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.