About us: 
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa. We are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country. 
We think a pretty good job starts here. 
  
About the role: 
This 19-month opportunity places you at the centre of Unitywater’s economic regulatory framework—where analysis, precision and influence directly shape pricing outcomes and long-term sustainability.
As Regulation Analyst, you’ll support Unitywater’s obligations under the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA), delivering robust, evidence-based pricing submissions and regulatory reporting. You’ll partner closely with finance and operational teams to strengthen cost allocation models, assess regulatory risk, and ensure compliance within a complex, evolving framework.
This is a role for someone who enjoys working where economics, regulation and strategy intersect—bringing clarity to complexity, strengthening transparency, and ensuring pricing decisions deliver sustainable value for customers and communities.
  
About you: 
Our One Unitywater behaviours - Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It – define how we work together at Unitywater. To contribute to this, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role: The requirements for the position are:
Must Have

• Degree and/or Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Economics or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in economic analysis, financial modelling, regulatory compliance or pricing within a regulated industry
• Strong ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory documentation
• Proven experience identifying regulatory risks and partnering with leaders to mitigate them
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex information clearly
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving regulatory environment
• Demonstrated ability to build long-term stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes
• Self-starter mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement

Nice to Have

• Membership of a professional body such as CPA or CA
• Experience working within economic regulation frameworks similar to the QCA
• Exposure to corporate finance and accounting concepts in infrastructure or utilities environments

  
Working at Unitywater:
As a Unitywater team member you will enjoy a range of benefits: 

• Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays. Tell us what this looks like for you! 
• Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits. 
• Learning and Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, and access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships. 
• Extras: We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTIQ+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage diversity, and Accessibility.  

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and fostering a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, where you feel connected, are safe to be yourself and supported to be the best version of yourself.
We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role. Please feel free to share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. 
If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist emma.guest@unitywater.com or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor rebecca.williams@unitywater.com.
 
Additional information: 

• We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
• We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and Australian Disability Network.  
• We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

  
  
  
How to apply:   
Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up-to-date CV. 
If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks….  We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening. 
 
Applications close:  COB Friday 13th March 

We’re excited to hear from you! Applications will be reviewed as they’re received, and we may close this opportunity early if we find our ideal candidate — so we encourage you to apply soon.
 
For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@unitywater.com 
Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples. We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.