Director, Economic Regulation and Pricing

About the role

The Utilities Commission of the Northern Territory, the independent economic regulator for the Territory covering electricity, ports, water and sewerage, is seeking a Director Economic Regulation and Pricing to lead its economic regulation function. Based in Darwin, this is a senior, full-time leadership role within the senior leadership team, helping develop proportionate regulatory frameworks and supporting the effective regulation of essential services.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the economic regulation and pricing stream, including regulatory frameworks, pricing approaches and economic assessments
• Lead major reviews and determinations across electricity, water, sewerage, ports and the emerging ship lift facility, including price-setting, approved revenue, access and price monitoring
• Lead and develop two direct reports, sharing knowledge and building capability within a small specialist team
• Provide clear, evidence-based advice to the Director and the Commission, and engage with regulated entities, government, industry, other regulators and senior stakeholders
• Contribute to broader work such as licensing, compliance, reporting and codes of practice as priorities require

Required profile

• Substantial experience in economic regulation, pricing, regulatory modelling, regulated utilities, economics, consulting or a related field
• Practical experience assessing revenue requirements, operating and capital expenditure, pricing approaches and the conduct of monopoly service providers
• Background in a regulator, regulated utility, network or market operator, government agency or specialist consultancy; experience in both regulatory and regulated environments is highly desirable
• Exposure to electricity, water, ports or comparable infrastructure sectors is highly desirable
• Comfortable working with detailed models and data, with sound judgement and a collaborative, personable leadership style
• Willingness to be based in Darwin and contribute to a small, hands-on office