Regulatory Analyst

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Description:
Job Type: Full-time, fixed term (3 years)

Overview of role:
As Regulatory Analyst, you will play a critical role in shaping Coliban Water’s long-term financial sustainability, pricing strategy, and investment decision-making.

You will provide expert economic and financial analysis to support strategic investment planning, regulatory pricing submissions, and long-term affordability modelling. This role connects our financial strategy with capital investment pathways — ensuring decisions are evidence-based, affordable, and aligned with regulatory requirements and customer outcomes.

You will work closely with Strategy, Finance, Investment Planning, and Enterprise Investment teams, and engage with external regulators and agencies.

Key Responsibilities:
As our Regulatory Analyst, you’ll be accountable for:
Provide expert financial and economic analysis to support pricing, regulatory submissions, and long-term investment planning.
Maintain and enhance long-term financial and economic models to assess affordability, risk, and sustainability.
Analyse costs, revenue, demand and tariffs in line with regulatory frameworks and legislation.
Translate complex financial and technical data into clear, actionable insights for Executives and the Board.
Support the preparation of Pricing Submissions, Corporate Plans and annual regulatory accounts.
Monitor financial performance and regulatory compliance against PREMO and benchmark requirements.
Partner with Investment Planning to develop appraisal frameworks and business cases.
Test the affordability and value-for-money of major investment proposals.
Maintain accurate regulatory and financial data within enterprise systems.
Support engagement with regulators, government agencies and industry stakeholders.

About you:
You are a strategic, analytical thinker with strong regulatory, financial modelling and stakeholder engagement capability. You thrive in complex environments and enjoy translating data into meaningful insights that shape big decisions.

You will bring:
Degree in Economics, Finance, Commerce or related field (postgraduate preferred).
CPA/CA qualification desireable (or working towards).
Experience in infrastructure or regulated utility environments (desirable).
Advanced financial modelling (Excel) and Power BI skills.
Knowledge of economic regulation, tariff structures and utility pricing.
Strong business case, corporate planning or pricing submission experience.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:
The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 6 $142,905 to $ $162,360 plus super salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries:
For further information please contact Bidita Rezwana on 0431173635 or via email at bidita.rezwana@coliban.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by 22 February 2026.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Bidita Rezwana.

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date.