, Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Utilities Commission

Job title Director – Economic Regulation and Pricing Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $157,334 - $171,482 Location Darwin

Position number 17654 RTF 359733 Closing 08/11/2026

Contact Officer Anna McGill A/Director Utilities Commission on 08 8999 7476 or [email protected]

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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359733

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Lead the Commission's economic regulation and pricing functions across electricity, water and sewerage, ports and other regulated industries.

Provide expert advice and analysis to support pricing determinations, regulatory reviews and strategic regulatory matters. Ensure delivery complies with relevant legislation, sound governance principles and regulatory integrity.

Context statement The Commission is an independent statutory authority comprising a Commissioner and Associate Commissioners. It is responsible for economic regulation and related regulatory functions across electricity, water and sewerage, ports and other regulated industries, and provides advice to

Government as required. An office led by the Director Utilities Commission supports the Commission. Staff are seconded from the Department of Treasury and Finance.





Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the Commission’s economic regulation and pricing work, including major determinations, annual pricing reviews and related analysis,

and manage delivery of the work program in line with legislative obligations and Commission priorities.
1. Interpret and apply legislation, pricing frameworks, methodologies, codes and other regulatory instruments to support the consistent

delivery of the economic regulation and pricing functions.
1. Provide expert advice and analysis to the Director and the Commission on complex economic, financial, policy and regulatory matters,

including those with significant regulatory or public interest implications.
1. Oversee the preparation and quality assurance of, reports, submissions, briefings and other advice for the Commission.
2. Lead major reviews, determinations and projects, including management of consultants, budgets, timelines and other resources.
3. Represent the Commission in senior stakeholder and external forums on matters relevant to the functions, and build and maintain effective

relationships with regulated entities, government agencies, consultants, customers and other stakeholders.
1. Lead the development of staff, build technical capability and support effective delivery and work allocation across the economic regulation

and pricing functions and broader Commission work program as required.
1. Support the Director in managing the Commission office and act as Director when required.

Selection criteria





Essential

1. Extensive experience in economic regulation, pricing, public policy or a related field, including the ability to provide expert advice and apply

legislation, regulatory instruments and analytical frameworks to complex issues, including those with significan regulatory or public interest implications.
1. Demonstrated ability to lead the delivery of complex work programs, reviews, determinations and projects in a high-impact regulatory

environment, including managing priorities, deadlines, resources and consultants while maintaining high standards of quality and timeliness.
1. Highly developed analytical and judgement skills, including the ability to assess complex economic regulation, pricing, financial and policy

issues, identify risks, and provide sound, defensible recommendations.
1. Robust people leadership and management skills, including the ability to supervise and develop staff, allocate work effectively, build

capability and foster a high-performing team culture.
1. Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality advice, reports, submissions and

briefings, represent the Commission credibly in senior forums, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders and the public.
1. Demonstrated professionalism, integrity and accountability in the exercise of leadership, judgement and decision-making.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in economics, commerce, law, public policy, public administration or a related discipline.
2. Knowledge and experience in the regulation of essential services, utilities, monopoly industries, or other relevant or similar industry or field.

Further information Candidates will be required to make a conflict of interest declaration and pre-employment checks may be undertaken for some applicants.

📌 Director – Economic Regulation and Pricing (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Treasury And Finance
📍 Darwin