This is a senior economic regulation contract within a large, established telecommunications environment operating across fixed, mobile and wholesale networks. The role sits within a specialist regulatory function and will play a key part in shaping regulatory strategy, contributing to policy outcomes, and supporting commercial decision-making in a highly complex and regulated industry. Rather than a single narrow focus, this role sits within a broader regulatory capability build. It will appeal to experienced professionals across economic regulation, competition policy, industry regulation and pricing who want exposure to a large-scale operating environment with real commercial impact. You will work closely with internal commercial, legal, network and finance teams, as well as external regulators and government stakeholders. The work spans regulatory submissions, policy analysis, cost and pricing frameworks, and strategic advice to senior leaders. This is a high-impact role with strong visibility and influence across both internal leadership and external regulatory bodies. Logistics Location: NSW, 2113 Hybrid working model (3 days onsite) 12-month contract Start: ASAP Day rate contract with up to approx. $1,200 p/d (this will depend on role and experience) Responsibilities Contribute to economic regulatory strategy across fixed, mobile and wholesale services Support and prepare submissions to regulators and government bodies (e.g. ACCC, ACMA, Department of Communications) Analyse regulatory determinations, policy changes and competition frameworks and assess commercial impact Develop insights and advice on pricing, access and regulatory positioning Build and maintain economic and cost models to support regulatory and commercial decision-making Partner with legal, commercial, network and finance teams to align regulatory positions Support engagement with regulators, government and industry stakeholders Provide clear, structured advice to senior leaders on regulatory risks and opportunities Requirements 8-10 years' experience in economic regulation, competition policy, industry regulation or related fields Background may include telecommunications, utilities, infrastructure, government, regulatory bodies or policy advisory roles Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and competition policy in Australia Experience engaging with regulators such as ACCC, ACMA or equivalent Experience contributing to regulatory submissions, policy development or regulatory analysis Strong economic, pricing or cost modelling capability Ability to interpret complex regulatory issues and translate into commercial implications Tertiary qualification in economics, law, public policy, finance or similar Why consider this role Rare opportunity to step into a large-scale regulatory environment with real industry influence Exposure across both commercial and regulatory decision-making at senior level Opportunity to work across a broad, evolving regulatory capability rather than a narrow function Competitive day rate and hybrid flexibility Strong visibility and impact across industry frameworks and policy outcomes