Senior Pricing and Economic Modeller
Who are we?
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.
The role
As our Senior Pricing and Economic Modeller, you’ll play a key role in developing South East Water’s price submission to the Essential Services Commission (ESC). You will support and lead elements of our economic and regulatory financial modelling, ensuring our submission reflects customer and community needs while meeting regulatory requirements.
You’ll work across the business to deliver accurate expenditure forecasts, demand modelling, tariff reviews, and business case development. The role also supports annual regulatory accounting obligations and helps ensure ongoing compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
This two-year maximum term position is highly collaborative and contributes to strategic planning, financial evaluations, and continuous improvement of our forecasting and revenue methodologies. If you enjoy complex modelling, influencing key business decisions, and working in a regulated environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Who are you?
We're seeking an experienced economic or regulatory professional with strong modelling expertise, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a complex, regulated environment. The successful candidate will have a balance of analytical capability, collaboration, and strategic thinking and be comfortable delivering high‑quality work under pressure.
Candidates will require the following mix of skills, knowledge and experience to be considered:
- Tertiary qualifications in economics, finance/accounting, law or a related field.
- 5–7 years’ experience in a regulated sector with strong knowledge of economic regulation and regulatory finance.
- Expertise in financial, regulatory and economic modelling (e.g., pricing, tariff, forecasting, cost‑benefit and NPV modelling).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial and economic concepts.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence leading or supporting pricing and demand modelling.
- Highly developed analytical and critical‑thinking capabilities.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate, influence and negotiate effectively.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work well in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
What's in it for you?
Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.
South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.
As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:
- Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.
- Life insurance and salary continuance.
- Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
- Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking.
- Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.
We're for everyone
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.
We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au.
Keen to make an impact?
Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday 8 February 2026!
To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.
Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.