Energy Analyst – Sydney / Melbourne

• Location: Sydney or Melbourne preferred

Summary:

Energy Consumers Australia is the national voice for households and small business energy consumers. We are looking for an Energy Analyst to join our team and lead data analysis and research that builds the evidence base for our advocacy. You will work across a range of projects in the energy policy space, including those focused on energy consumer sentiment, the access and economics of consumer energy resources, like rooftop solar, household storage, and electric vehicle charging, electrification and the future of gas, electricity networks, and wholesale energy markets.

The Organisation

Energy Consumers Australia is the national voice for residential and small business energy consumers. We’re a small, independent organisation with a big impact.

The energy transition is one of the biggest challenges and opportunities for households and small businesses, and you will be working at the heart of it. You’ll be making a difference by understanding the impacts of energy policy choices on consumers to influence decision-makers and ensuring the best outcomes for everyone in Australia from the switch to net zero.

You will be joining an organisation that has unique access to all players in the energy sector, including federal and state ministers, energy regulators as well as other organisations advocating on behalf of consumers. As advocates, we are committed to bold ideas, expert analysis and flawless execution, and you should be too.

The Role

The Energy Analyst is a pivotal position in supporting our policy work and advocating for energy consumers. You will join a small team of energy analysts that work across a portfolio of projects, bringing the analytical muscle behind our advocacy. You will be responsible for scoping and delivering the analysis to meet several of our policy priorities. You will work closely with other colleagues and external stakeholders across a range of areas in line with Energy Consumers Australia’s strategic priorities.

Your day-to-day job will include scoping analysis tasks; identifying, collecting, and analysing data; and creating presentations and reports with insightful data visualisation and clear narratives. You will manage external vendors and work collaboratively with grant recipients to help build an evidence base on key energy policy issues. You will work with key external stakeholders to promote ECA’s position on complex and sensitive issues. You are able to demonstrate good judgement and are results focused. You have a history of energy analysis and project management experience and are an expert communicator for both internal and external audiences.

Key Selection Criteria

• Exceptional analytical and research skills with an ability to collect and analyse information, problem-solve and make recommendations. You will exercise sound decision making and judgement to produce high level policy advice.
• Driven and autonomous: You are organised and have experience in working autonomously on a range of tasks and projects. You take initiative and do whatever it takes to get the job done. You also know when to seek guidance when needed.
• Strong written and oral communications capabilities to communicate clearly and persuasively, tailoring communications to the audience. You should have highly developed data visualisation skills and an ability to write in plain language.
• Project management skills and able to meet deadlines: Experience in project development and delivery is essential. An ability to prioritise tasks, communicate and collaborate well internally and externally, report progress, hit deadlines and achieve project milestones within scope, on time and on budget.
• Completed a relevant undergraduate or post graduate degree in Economics, Engineering, Science, Human Sciences, Law or another relevant degree and have 3+ years’ experience.
• Passionate about the evolution of the energy industry and/or public policy and intellectually curious. Previous energy industry experience is preferred but not essential.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Data analysis and research to build the evidence base for our advocacy across a range of priorities.
• Data collection and validation, working with external parties to gather new data, e.g. the consumer sentiment survey, or to ingest publicly available datasets
• Data management and governance to ensure ECA’s datasets are fit-for-purpose for analysis and publication
• Data visualisation and storytelling that creates compelling narratives on the case for change across a range of energy policy issues
• Communication and collaboration with internal and external audiences to share your analysis and respond to requests for information, including from government, regulators, and other advocates.
• Provide advice and recommendations on research methodology to inform ECA’s consumer research and help assess grant applications.
• Completing project tasks, including reading and summarising various policy initiatives from state and federal government and market bodies, and drafting ECA policy positions.
• Representing Energy Consumer Australia’s position on complex and sensitive issues.
• Making a significant contribution to innovation and business improvement.

Remuneration and Benefits

The role is offered on the following terms:

• Permanent full-time position (1.0 FTE)
• Sydney or Melbourne location preferable

Additional Benefits include:

• Modern Sydney or Melbourne based offices located in: Sydney CBD opposite Town Hall or Melbourne CBD near Melbourne Central Station.
• Flexible working arrangements (3 days in the office and 2 days working from home)
• Excellent learning and development opportunities including access to world class experts in energy.
• A strong work culture which is results and impact orientated but supportive and nimble.
• Additional five ECA leave days on top of four weeks annual leave.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. We aim to foster a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive to attract the most skilled candidates.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this job.

As part of Energy Consumer Australia’s recruitment process, a criminal background check will be conducted.

We request no agency contact please.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

1. Your resume
2. A 1-2 page cover letter outlining your experience and passion for the work of ECA

For any further information or questions, please contact us via [email protected] using the subject line: Energy Analyst – Sydney / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We recommend applying ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as we receive.