Analyst - Operational Forecasting

Analyst - Operational Forecasting at Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).

AEMO is Australia's independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO's purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, with core values of character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

AEMO's Operational Support division plays a critical role in real-time electricity system operations across Australia. The division supports AEMO's control rooms through high-quality data, systems, training, assessment and operational planning advice. Within Operational Support, the Operational Forecasting team is responsible for short-term forecasts that feed into key operational and market systems in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM). These forecasts support network outage planning, reliability assessments, and real-time operational decision-making across the short-term horizon. The team is recognised globally for leadership in short-term forecasting practices and is expanding to address the increasing weather-dependency of the power system.

• Manage operational forecasting models for electricity demand, rooftop PV, grid-scale solar farms, and wind farms, including developing models by updating inputs, parameters and variables to reflect system changes and improve performance.
• Work closely with AEMO's weather providers and control rooms to translate weather risks into system impacts and ensure operators have the information they need.
• Coordinate across teams and markets to align tools, data and forecasting processes between the NEM and WEM.
• Contribute energy and weather information and insights into operational advisories, power system incident reviews and market reports to support secure and reliable power system operations.
• Support upgrades of forecasting applications, reform deliveries and digital enhancements to improve the performance and reliability of forecasting systems and processes.

• Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, mathematics, meteorology or a related statistical discipline.
• Experience in the energy sector or a similar industry, preferably in an operations, forecasting or analytical role.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, including experience preparing high-quality reports and presentations to communicate technical information to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to translate technical insights into operational and stakeholder-relevant advice.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and statistical modelling techniques, including PowerBI, Databricks, SQL and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple projects.

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more
• Volunteer leave up to 4 days per year
• Annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Our Process: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, email talent@aemo.com.au