Essential Services Commission of South Australia
Job reference:
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Full-time, Ongoing contract
ASO6 - $98,478 - $104,165 plus superannuation
Do you:
* have a passion to lead a high-performing analytics team to deliver meaningful data insights and high-quality regulatory reports?
* thrive in an environment where innovation, data-driven thinking and advanced analytical tools are encouraged?
* 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 Manager, Analytics and Reporting where you will support the Essential Services Commission’s purpose to protect South Australian consumers by delivering high-quality analysis and data-based regulatory reports.
About the role
Reporting to the Director, Data Analytics and Reporting, the Manager, Analytics and Reporting is responsible for leading a team to deliver high-quality analysis, evidence-based advice and regulatory reports. The role drives innovation in how the Commission analyses performance data, compares outcomes with service standards, and communicates findings through public reporting.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Team Leadership: Lead, mentor and support a team of Data Analysts to build capability, foster innovation and ensure high standards of performance.
* Analytics and Reporting: Oversee the development and continuous improvement of analysis and reporting processes, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility and consistency across the Commission.
* Evidence-Based Advice: Prepare and present high-quality written and verbal evidence-based advice to support regulatory decisions.
* Enhancing Data Technology: Champion and adopt new technologies including advanced analytics, automation and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and insight.
* Performance Monitoring: Analyse performance data from regulated industries to provide regulatory advice.
About you
To be successful in this position, you will need to demonstrate:
* Leadership Capability: Demonstrated experience in leading people or teams, fostering a positive workplace culture, and supporting ongoing professional development.
* Analytical Expertise: Strong experience in undertaking financial, economic or operational analysis.
* Advanced Data Capability: Proven experience using data analysis and visualisation tools, including the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to leverage AI to enhance analysis and reporting.
* Quality Communication Skills: High-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise and evidence-based reports and presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
* Educational Background: A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (eg data, economics, finance) 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.
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 consider for this role; your application should include the following:
* An updated resume, listing at least current two referees
* A cover letter which addresses the following three questions only:
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o Describe a time when you analysed complex data to inform a business decision and were responsible for communicating your findings in a written report. What tools and methods did you use, how did you ensure the accuracy of your analysis, and how did you structure the report to effectively convey insights to management or stakeholders?
o Please provide an example of how you have led a team to achieve a significant outcome. How did you motivate and develop your team members, foster a positive team culture, and address any challenges that arose during the process?
o The Commission’s values include accountability, collaboration, agility, respect, and integrity. Can you share an example of a situation where you demonstrated one or more of these values in your professional work?
* 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.
* Please combine all three documents into one PDF and submit the PDF only.
Applications should be addressed to Amelia Greer, HR Business Partner and sent via 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 Sunday, 8 February at 11.00pm.
Applications close: 08/02/2026 11:00 PM
Attachments:
- Position Description - Manager, Analytics and Reporting ASO6.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_ .pdf
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.