Telecommunications Policy and Regulatory Specialist - Infrastructure Advisory

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What’s in it for you?

EY’s Infrastructure Advisory team is a leading advisor in telecommunications within the International Development and Government sectors focused on improving the quality, security and scalability of telecommunications to improve regional stability and Australia trade and investment opportunities.



By joining our Infrastructure Advisory team as Telecommunications Policy and Regulatory Specialist, you’ll play an important leadership role working with clients from all levels of government and within the private sector on projects that serve our communities and have meaningful impacts on our society. Our projects span strategic planning and business case development, research and analysis, and policy and regulatory development within terrestrial fibre and wireless domains, satellites and submarine fibre cables.


We are expanding our telecommunications team to support increased project workloads under new contracts with key infrastructure and connectivity programs, both domestically and abroad.

We are seeking a Telecommunications Policy and Regulation Specialist with 7 to 10 years of experience across a broad mix of research, policy, economic analysis and regulation in the telecommunications sector. This would ideally include matters relating to international connectivity, International IP Transit, Internet Exchange Points and operator access to infrastructure and wholesale services. A broad technical understanding of current and evolving technologies and their strategic impact is essential.


A focus on planning and strategy, policy development, regulatory considerations, network economics, and market strategy is also a must, instead of a focus on engineering planning and design. Knowledge of the telecommunications sector in the Indo-Pacific region is an advantage.


Ideal candidates will have gained this experience working in a telecoms operator, service provider, technology company, competition authority, policy or regulatory agency, or in a policy research capacity. The role offers an opportunity for experts in their field to transition into general consulting with a focus on telecommunications and enabling technologies.



Key Responsibilities:

Research Indo-Pacific telecommunications policy and regulation to inform the project interventions.
Work within a team of experts to forecast country-level telecommunications traffic within the Indo-Pacific region and its impact on the growth of international IP-Transit at regional hubs.
Develop and implement frameworks to evaluate policy options, regulatory impacts, and advise on regulatory compliance.
Work within a team of experts to develop and maintain financial and economic models to analyse complex projects.
Work within a team of experts to develop and apply frameworks for assessing value for money, economic, and financial impacts.
Provide policy and regulatory advice related to access to telecommunication facilities and domestic and international wholesale services. This includes collaborating with submarine fibre cable experts to convert engineering best practices into policy and regulatory guidelines.
Design telecommunications operator and community stakeholder consultation activities concerning the development of submarine fibre cable landing stations and other relevant telecommunication infrastructure.
Produce clear, well-written reports and presentations to help clients understand complex issues.
Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders including from the Australian Government, industry and community groups to inform approach.

What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes.

7 to 10 years of experience in policy, regulation and/or economic analysis in the telecommunications sector, working at a relevant technology or Government entity.
Knowledge of key policy, regulatory, commercial, and financial issues related to market structure, wholesale services, infrastructure access, enabling markets (e.g., Data Centres) and emerging technologies.
Experience working and engaging with stakeholders in the Indo-Pacific region.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high presentation standards, strategic thinking in problem-solving, and a proven track record of insightful, data-driven quantitative analysis.
Ability to lead and manage multiple projects and teams concurrently, effectively prioritizing competing demands.
Strong interpersonal and client management skills with clear and effective communication.
A proactive, supportive, and respectful team approach, with the ability to function under pressure and seek help when needed.
Commitment to a positive team culture and enthusiasm for working in a flexible and diverse team environment.

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