Essential Services Commission of South Australia
Job reference: 846001
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Full-time, ongoing contract

ASO5 - $89,007 - $98,991 plus superannuation

Salary dependent on level of skill and experience.

Do you:

• feel excited about the opportunity to analyse complex data to uncover insights and inform regulatory decision-making to improve the lives of South Australian consumers?
• have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear and actionable advice?
• 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 an Evaluation Analyst to support the Commission’s work in evaluating the performance of regulated industries and providing evidence-based regulatory advice to protect the long-term interests of South Australians.

About the role

Reporting to the Director, Regulatory Performance and Advice, the Evaluation Analyst is responsible for analysing data and information to assess and explain trends in the performance of regulated industries and preparing high-quality reports and advice to support decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Data analysis and insights: Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis to interpret trends in the operational and financial performance of regulated entities.
• Reporting and communication: Prepare high-quality written materials including reports, briefings and presentations for a wide range of audiences.
• Regulatory monitoring: Support the implementation and monitoring of performance reporting frameworks and service standards.
• Market analysis: Analyse the structure, competitiveness, conduct and performance of regulated entities to inform regulatory insights and decision-making.
• Policy and regulatory contribution: Assist in the review and development of regulatory instruments, including codes and guidelines.

About you

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

• Strong analytical capability: Ability to undertake complex economic, financial or business analysis and apply sound judgement.
• Effective communication skills: High-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and proficiency in leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen evidence-based decision making.
• Legislative and regulatory knowledge: Experience in interpreting and working with legislation and other regulatory instruments.
• Educational background: Tertiary qualifications in economics, finance, commerce or a related discipline, or at least five years’ equivalent experience.

• 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 objectives 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.

In addition, the Commission is proudly White Ribbon Australia accredited and adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards domestic violence and disrespectful behaviours of any kind in the workplace and in the broader community.

Special Conditions for Employment

• Employment is dependent upon the provision of a National Police Certificate that the Commission considers satisfactory.
• Some out of hours work may be required to meet critical deadlines.
• Some intrastate and or interstate travel may be required.

How to apply

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

1. A current resume, listing at least two current referees (referees will not be contacted without prior approval)
2. A cover letter that addresses the following two questions only:
   1. Describe your experience undertaking economic, financial or business analysis and how you have applied these skills to inform decision-making.
   2. Provide an example of how you have communicated complex information to a non-technical audience.
3. A completed and signed Pre-Employment Declaration form. A copy of the form can be found in the listing for this vacancy or on our website.
4. Please combine all three documents into one PDF and submit the PDF only.

Applications should be addressed to Amelia Greer, People and Culture Business Partner and sent via email to recruitment@escosa.sa.gov.au.

For further information about the role, please contact Amelia on 08 8389 8818 or via email to recruitment@escosa.sa.gov.au

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 11.00pm, Monday, 8 June 2026.

Applications close: 08/06/2026 11:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.