Data Analyst

About us  

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include: 

• making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).  

• undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.  

• administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program. 

About the role 

The focus of the role is to provide robust analytical insights to support all aspects of the energy division’s operation.   

The role is split across two core functions:  

• support enhancements of the analytical proficiency of the energy division through producing innovative insightful analytical products, providing recommendations on how to uplift analytical systems and tools, and managing improvement projects under limited supervision   

• deliver on operational requirements including responding to internal and external clients’ requests, undertaking data management activities, and delivering a broad range of analytical and business intelligence reports.   

In this role you will:  

• Produce insightful analytical reports (regular and ad hoc) to a broad range of stakeholder using advanced data analysis.  

• Support the uplifting of the existing Energy Division’s data analytics platform and tools.  

• Support the uplifting of the existing Energy Division’s advanced data analytics capability.  

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available. 

Key accountabilities 

• Perform data analysis on complex datasets, including market, industry, complaints and demographic data using scripting languages (R, Python).   

• Utilise advanced analytical techniques to identify patterns and trends to inform compliance strategies, target compliance and enforcement actions, and policy reforms.  

• Undertake data management activities, including automation of data pipelines in Azure.   

• Communicate insights to a variety of audiences, from technical specialists to non-technical stakeholders.  

• Support continuous improvement to existing analytical practice.  

Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.  

How to apply 

Click the ‘apply now’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.  

All applications should include:  

• a resume; and 

• a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, highlighting your skills and relevant experience in relation to the role. 

For further information about the role, please contact Guillaume Martinez, Manager Intelligence and Analysis at Guillaume.martinez@esc.vic.gov.au 

Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace  

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.  

We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.  

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.  

If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact people.culture@esc.vic.gov.au for support.  

Other relevant information 

Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.  

Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.