senior economic analyst (aso6).

Do you value a workplace where the culture is consistently described by staff as “exceptional”, and do you:

• possess an inquisitive mind and a drive to apply economic and finance concepts to solve complex “puzzles”?
• want to see your analytical work and economic analysis directly impact the quality and reliability of essential services for South Australians?
• appreciate flexibility and the option to undertake hybrid working?

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our dynamic team as a Senior Economic Analyst to assist the Essential Services Commission in providing expert economic regulation and advisory functions that add long-term value to the South Australian community.

About the role
Reporting to the Director, Economics, the Senior Economic Analyst is responsible for taking a lead technical role in conducting complex economic modelling related to price regulation, industry monitoring, and enquiry functions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Economic and Financial Analysis: Undertake complex economic and financial analysis and modelling with limited direction.
• Strategic Advice: Provide analysis on economic matters including access, market structure, and competition issues.
• Translating Research and Data: Prepare high-quality reports and discussion papers, explaining complex economic concepts in simple language for a general audience.

About you
To be successful in this position, you will need to demonstrate:

• Economic and Financial Skills: The ability to conduct complex economic and financial analysis, research and modelling with limited direction.
• Expert Technical Skills: Demonstrated expert-level use of Excel and other programs to analyse and present complex data.
• Effective Communication: The ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing, in a clear and logical manner and explain complex economic concepts in simple language for a general audience.
• Educational Background: A tertiary qualification in economics or a related discipline is essential for this position.
• Values-Driven Approach: A genuine commitment to the Commission’s core values: accountability, collaboration, agility, respect, and integrity.

About the Commission
The Commission is a statutory authority established as an independent economic regulator and advisory body to protect the long-term interests of South Australian consumers with respect to the price, quality and reliability of essential services. We add long-term value to the South Australian community by meeting our objective through independent, ethical and expert regulatory decisions and the provision of robust advice to Government. Our work is anchored in our core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Agility, Respect, and Integrity.

Our role incorporates licensing, consumer protection, service standards, pricing, monitoring, compliance and public reporting in the water, electricity and gas industries, and access regulation of essential ports and rail infrastructure. We also provide advice and conduct Inquiries to inform the South Australian Government on economic and regulatory policy issues and provide advice to local government.

What we can offer
The Commission and the South Australian public sector promote diversity and flexible ways of working, including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

We support our employees to deliver high quality outcomes by genuinely providing a great work culture, fostering employee relations and valuing health and wellbeing. We also offer all staff ongoing professional development and access to generous learning and development provisions. We offer hybrid ways of working for all staff and support flexibility for our people.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity, and actively promote a culturally safe workplace by developing and implementing inclusion-based action plans, including a Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access Inclusion Plan.

How to apply

To be considered for this role, your application should include the following:

1. An updated resume, listing at least 2 current referees
2. A cover letter which addresses the following three questions only:
   Q1. Please describe your experience in conducting economic and/or financial analysis

Q2. Provide an example of when you have had to explain complex economic or financial concepts to non-technical audiences (eg decision makers, stakeholders, or the public).

Q3. Please describe your personal values and explain how these would guide you while working at the Commission.

1. A completed and signed Pre-Employment Declaration form. A copy of the form can be found in the listing for this vacancy on the ESCOSA our website.
2. Please combine all three documents into one PDF and submit the PDF only.

Applications should be addressed to Sonia Charman, Principal Consultant at Randstad and sent via email to sonia.charman@randstad.com.au.

All further enquiries and requests for further information can be directed to Sonia on 08 8468 8007 or via email.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process for all applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@escosa.sa.gov.au if you feel that further guidance or support might assist you with the application process and we will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Applications close at 11.00pm on Sunday 8 February 2026.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.