ASO6 - $98,478 - $104,165 Do you: relish the opportunity to use your strong skills in data analysis and technology development to assist the Commission in efficiently making evidence-based decisions and advice? have strong leadership skills and enjoy leading a small team to develop a positive work environment that promotes innovation? appreciate flexibility and the option to undertake hybrid working?The Essential Services Commission is looking for a professional leader to join our Digital Transformation Group in the position of Manager, Data Management and Reporting. If you are ethical, responsive, accountable, have an inquiring mind and enjoy building inclusive relationships, this position may be for you. About the role Reporting to the Director, Data Analytics and Reporting, the Manager, Data Management and Reporting is responsible for managing and leading a team to provide analysis that informs the Commission's regulatory decision-making and advice.To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in project management and delivering high-quality research and advice. You will have a sound understanding of data governance, data structures, and data warehouse principles, and undertaking financial/economic/operational analysis and developing modelling tools for decision-making. You must have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field for this position.Experience within the utilities industry, conducting economic analysis and advice, knowledge of regulatory economics and an understanding of the regulatory regimes administered by the Commission are all highly desirable. About the Commission The Commission adds long-term value to the South Australian community by meeting its objective through independent, ethical and expert regulatory decisions and advice. We are 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. 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 to towards domestic violence and disrespectful behaviours of any kind in the workplace and in the broader community. How to apply Applications should be addressed to Rachel Wilkinson, Manager, People and Culture and include a resume and a cover letter of a maximum of 500 words that outlines how your skills will complement the role and our organisation. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. The Position Description can be located on the Commission's website: https://www.escosa.sa.gov.au/about-us/vacanciesFor further information about the role, please contact Ashley Harbutt, Director, Data Analytics and Reporting on ******** .Applications close 11.00pm, Tuesday, 5 November 2024.