Optus is a leading telecommunications company known for delivering innovative solutions to millions of customers every day. As we continue to evolve in a highly regulated and rapidly changing industry, we are strengthening our Regulatory Affairs capability to ensure our policy positions are grounded in rigorous, evidence‐based economic insight.
This is a high‐impact role where you will shape how Optus engages with regulators, government and industry — helping drive outcomes that support investment, competition and better customer experiences.
What You'll Do
Partnering closely with the EGM Regulatory Affairs and senior stakeholders across Corporate Affairs, Strategy and Commercial teams, you will:
Provide
economic analysis and modelling
to inform Optus' regulatory policy positions and advocacy strategy
Develop and maintain
robust economic and financial models
assessing impacts on pricing, competition, investment and consumer outcomes
Conduct
market and industry research
, including benchmarking Australian and global regulatory frameworks, pricing structures and market dynamics
Contribute economic insight to
regulatory submissions, consultation responses and executive briefings
Translate complex analysis into
explicit, practical, and actionable insights
for senior leaders and non‐technical audiences
Support stakeholder engagement by providing
evidence‐based narratives
to strengthen advocacy positions
Monitor regulatory and policy developments and assess
risks,



opportunities and commercial impacts
Collaborate across teams to conduct
scenario analysis, sensitivity testing and policy evaluation
What You'll Bring
Strong grounding in
microeconomics, regulatory economics, competition economics and market design
Proven ability to apply
first‐principles economic theory
to real‐world regulatory and commercial challenges
Advanced analytical capability including
economic modelling, cost‐benefit analysis, pricing theory and demand modelling
Experience translating complex analysis into
clear, compelling insights for diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in
regulatory economics, policy analysis or economic consulting
(5–7+ years)
Exposure to working with
regulators, government or policy bodies
Tertiary qualifications in
economics, econometrics, finance, public policy or related discipline
(postgraduate highly regarded)
Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
The Good Stuff
Competitive remuneration and employee discounts, including monthly credit and savings on Optus products
Flexible working with a hybrid model (office + remote)
Access to a vibrant campus with on‐site amenities including gym, childcare, cafes and more
Inclusive parental leave and family‐friendly policies
Ongoing learning through Optus U and industry partnerships
Employee networks supporting diversity, inclusion and belonging
Wellbeing support with 24/7 counselling services

📌 Regulatory Economist (Australia)
🏢 Optus
📍 Australia