Manager Trading

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• Reporting into the GM Wholesale Markets and Business Development
• Permanent Position | Any Major QLD location.
• Salary starting from $299 TFR + up to 15% performance bonus annually

We are looking for a strategic leader as our 'Manager Trading,' within Ergon Retail at Energy Queensland. This is a permanent role which will be based in any major EQL location.

About Energy Queensland / Ergon Retail:

Energy Queensland is Australia's largest government-owned electricity provider, with over 9,300 employees and a footprint across Queensland. We are at the forefront of energy innovation.

Ergon Energy Retail is the energy retailer for Energy Queensland, responsible for selling electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. We have an established Energy Trading Department, which is undergoing a transformational change process to adapt to the constantly changing Australian energy markets. We work closely with large power / gas / electricity producers, renewable energy assets, energy storage owners and various financial services / hedge funds to risk manage our retail exposure.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an initiative-taking, driven leader for the role of 'Manager Trading' to shape, inspire and drive our team. This is a management position, driving change across the Wholesale Markets and Business Development Team, working collaboratively with Energy Risk and Commercial Services.

The successful candidate will manage and oversee the energy trading team, ensuring compliance with the Energy Commodity Risk Management Policy, and taking responsibility for the financial performance of the electricity and renewable energy portfolio. The role spans electricity trading, both physical and financial, gas, renewable energy certificates trading, PPA offtake and optimisation of our expanding BESS Fleet.

This role has a strong emphasis on transformative leadership and requires excellent communication skills to effectively engage with all levels of the organisation.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for Wholesale Markets gross margin.
• Motivate and lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve strategic and financial goals.
• Mentor and develop staff through performance reviews and training plans.
• Design and implement trading strategies to optimize risk adjusted return.
• Ensure adherence to the Energy Commodity Risk Management Policy.
• Be a Responsible Manager for Ergon Energy Retail's Australian Financial Services Licence.
• Develop, present and outwork trading strategies for optimal risk adjusted return outcomes.
• Provide strategic input on product development and market opportunities.
• Manage market operations for Barcaldine power station to maximise gross margin.
• Commercial Optimisation of PPA and BESS operations
• Offer expert wholesale market advice to senior management.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience working across financial and energy trading markets. Ideally from an Electricity / Energy Trading, we are also open to Gas or other Commodity Trading backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in the formulation and implementation of trading strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in the formulation and presentation of executive level briefings.
• An initiative-taking, self-driven, leader who is driven by process improvement, transformation, and change.
• Knowledge of the Australian Energy Market, energy trading, and regulatory environment.
• Proven senior management experience in similar roles, including performance management, coaching, and mentoring teams.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate wholesale market transactions for positive outcomes.
• Capability to develop and maintain third-party relationships while managing political and business priorities.
• Experience in identifying and delivering new business streams to meet strategic targets.
• Ability to negotiate high-value deals for positive outcomes.

How to Apply:

If you would like to be considered for this hire, please apply below with an up-to-date resume and a cover letter which highlights your suitability.

Applications close: 11pm on Sunday 18 th May 2025. Please note that we will be assessing candidates in real-time and may close the application process without prior notice.

This hire is being recruited for directly via our Energy Queensland recruitment department (Joe Symonds) . Speculative CV sends from recruitment agencies will not be accepted and we will not accept candidate ownership of anyone presented.

• Reporting into the GM Wholesale Markets and Business Development
• Permanent Position | Any Major QLD location.
• Salary starting from $299 TFR + up to 15% performance bonus annually

We are looking for a strategic leader as our 'Manager Trading,' within Ergon Retail at Energy Queensland. This is a permanent role which will be based in any major EQL location.

About Energy Queensland / Ergon Retail:

Energy Queensland is Australia's largest government-owned electricity provider, with over 9,300 employees and a footprint across Queensland. We are at the forefront of energy innovation.

Ergon Energy Retail is the energy retailer for Energy Queensland, responsible for selling electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland. We have an established Energy Trading Department, which is undergoing a transformational change process to adapt to the constantly changing Australian energy markets. We work closely with large power / gas / electricity producers, renewable energy assets, energy storage owners and various financial services / hedge funds to risk manage our retail exposure.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an initiative-taking, driven leader for the role of 'Manager Trading' to shape, inspire and drive our team. This is a management position, driving change across the Wholesale Markets and Business Development Team, working collaboratively with Energy Risk and Commercial Services.

The successful candidate will manage and oversee the energy trading team, ensuring compliance with the Energy Commodity Risk Management Policy, and taking responsibility for the financial performance of the electricity and renewable energy portfolio. The role spans electricity trading, both physical and financial, gas, renewable energy certificates trading, PPA offtake and optimisation of our expanding BESS Fleet.

This role has a strong emphasis on transformative leadership and requires excellent communication skills to effectively engage with all levels of the organisation.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for Wholesale Markets gross margin.
• Motivate and lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve strategic and financial goals.
• Mentor and develop staff through performance reviews and training plans.
• Design and implement trading strategies to optimize risk adjusted return.
• Ensure adherence to the Energy Commodity Risk Management Policy.
• Be a Responsible Manager for Ergon Energy Retail's Australian Financial Services Licence.
• Develop, present and outwork trading strategies for optimal risk adjusted return outcomes.
• Provide strategic input on product development and market opportunities.
• Manage market operations for Barcaldine power station to maximise gross margin.
• Commercial Optimisation of PPA and BESS operations
• Offer expert wholesale market advice to senior management.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience working across financial and energy trading markets. Ideally from an Electricity / Energy Trading, we are also open to Gas or other Commodity Trading backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in the formulation and implementation of trading strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in the formulation and presentation of executive level briefings.
• An initiative-taking, self-driven, leader who is driven by process improvement, transformation, and change.
• Knowledge of the Australian Energy Market, energy trading, and regulatory environment.
• Proven senior management experience in similar roles, including performance management, coaching, and mentoring teams.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate wholesale market transactions for positive outcomes.
• Capability to develop and maintain third-party relationships while managing political and business priorities.
• Experience in identifying and delivering new business streams to meet strategic targets.
• Ability to negotiate high-value deals for positive outcomes.

How to Apply:

If you would like to be considered for this hire, please apply below with an up-to-date resume and a cover letter which highlights your suitability.

Applications close: 11pm on Sunday 18 th May 2025. Please note that we will be assessing candidates in real-time and may close the application process without prior notice.

For further information please contact Joe Symonds, Recruitment Specialist on

This hire is being recruited for directly via our Energy Queensland recruitment department (Joe Symonds) . Speculative CV sends from recruitment agencies will not be accepted and we will not accept candidate ownership of anyone presented.

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