Position overview Maximum Term Contract, Full Time Opportunity True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office $107,675 - $113,862 p.a plus 12% superannuation About us We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services. Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us. We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management. The Role We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Regulatory Analyst to join our team. This role is crucial to supporting the business planning and regulatory functions at Yarra Valley Water. The successful candidate will play a key part in the development of our corporate reports, including the Corporate Plan and Annual Report, and will assist in managing our relationships with key government and regulatory stakeholders. A core focus of this position is to move beyond simple data manipulation and into the deeper understanding of complex data sets. You will apply a strong grounding in economic concepts and an analytical mindset to interpret data and contribute to strategic business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a background in accounting or economics to develop their skills in a dynamic, regulated environment. Your key responsibilities Assist in the management of key regulatory projects and business initiatives, working on behalf of the business to ensure alignment with government and DEECA stakeholders. Conduct comprehensive data analysis, applying economic concepts and principles to interpret numerical information and inform regulatory submissions and business planning. Support the production and drafting of significant corporate documents, including the Corporate Plan and Annual Report, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured written reports and submissions for internal and external audiences. Support stakeholder engagement activities, helping to build and maintain effective relationships with government bodies and other key stakeholders. Utilise analytical skills to solve complex problems related to regulatory and financial data. What we’re looking for 2-5 years of demonstrated professional experience in a related field. A degree in Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. Strong capability in data analytics with the ability to understand and interpret data sets rather than just manipulate them. Excellent written communication skills with experience in drafting professional reports and correspondence. Experience in supporting or managing projects from initiation to completion. Demonstrated experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders. To view the full position description, click HERE. Why Yarra Valley Water? We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do. $107,675 - $113,862 p.a plus 12% superannuation Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE. Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office 14 weeks paid leave parental leave 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE . Did you know? Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. How to apply Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume. Closing date: 13 th October 2025 This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants. We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call 03 9872 2542 or email dei@yvw.com.au . If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.au . Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
