Job Description
We are unique
Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well‑being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being part of a future‑focused organisation shaping the energy industry.
About The Role
As a
Business Improvement Analyst
, you will support Essential Energy's operational and strategic objectives by leading and contributing to initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the organisation. This role combines strong analytical capability with improvement methodologies to enhance business processes, financial performance, and customer outcomes.
You will coordinate and deliver end‑to‑end process improvement initiatives, analyse business requirements, map and model processes, and provide insights that support informed decision‑making. The role also contributes to the development and implementation of mobility and transformation solutions across business units.
This is a permanent opportunity, and this role sits within
Assets and Digital
and This role can be based anywhere within Essential Energy's operational footprint .
Key Responsibilities Include
* Coordinate a portfolio of end‑to‑end business and process improvement initiatives
* Conduct research and analysis to identify current and future business requirements and develop practical solutions
* Map, analyse, and model business processes to support improvement planning and delivery
* Support CAPEX and OPEX reporting through financial and statistical analysis
* Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to improve compliance and operational efficiency
* Provide advice to senior leaders on performance metrics, objectives, and improvement opportunities
* Support mobility solutions and continuous improvement strategies across the business
* Contribute to budget preparation, forecasting, and commercial analysis
* Promote innovation and a culture of continuous improvement
About You
You are an analytical and improvement‑focused professional with experience delivering business or process improvements in complex organisations. You enjoy working with stakeholders to understand challenges, identify opportunities, and deliver practical, data‑driven outcomes.
You bring strong problem‑solving skills, the ability to manage multiple initiatives, and confidence translating complex information into actionable insights.
You Will Bring
* Demonstrated experience in business or process analysis and continuous improvement
* Experience in reporting, performance analysis, and policy or process development
* Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills
* Sound understanding of project management methodologies and commercial principles
* Proficiency with business systems and analytical tools
* Experience in the energy or utilities sector (desirable)
Required Qualifications
* Advanced Diploma of Business or demonstrated capability through relevant experience and/or qualifications
Desirable
* Process improvement certification (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma)
* Project Management certification
Why Essential Energy
Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, NIB and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our employee benefits page for more information.
We are proud to be recognised as a
WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
An energy network doesn't just keep the lights on… it's a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.
It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.
Your potential will be realised, and you'll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.
For further information please contact
Michael Pelley – Head of Asset Management Solutions
on
Applications close on
Sunday 18 January 2026 at 11:55pm
.
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Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.
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