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AEMO at the Heart of Energy

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 now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

Department : Policy & Corporate Affairs

Division: Strategic Market Reform

Reference number: 12293

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

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 now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector.

About The Role

Strategic Market Reform (SMR) sits within AEMO's Policy and Corporate Affairs team and contributes to the development of reform in Australia's energy market, working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy and regulatory processes and design and implementation of transformational change with the aim of delivering value to industry and consumers.

You will contribute to the creation and development of multiple interrelated energy markets in Australia, with a particular focus on the market and technical integration of CER/DER. You will lead and contribute to the identification and creation of strategic opportunities and development of AEMO proposals in relation to energy market policy.

What You Will Be Doing

• Identify opportunities to influence market designs, policy development and AEMO internal positions.
• Develop short-, medium- and long-term strategic plans for how DER/CER integration and markets may develop.
• Assess the implications of operationalising proposed policies and conversely, how operational requirements translate into policy objectives, and consideration of outcomes for consumers.
• Formal and informal analysis of current arrangements and options for improvement in DER/CER through reform, considering factors that could influence energy market development.
• Assessment, development and submission of rule change requests and responses to formal consultation papers.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across market bodies, jurisdictions and industry and represent AEMO in external working groups.
• Develop proposals for change through internal and external consultation.
• Coaching and mentoring of more junior team members.
  
  

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Finance, Science or Engineering.
• Experience in the Energy industry in a commercial organisation, market body or governmental department in regulatory design, operations or analysis.
• Sound appreciation of the technical and/or economic issues affecting the physical operation of the electricity and gas systems, along with a practical working knowledge of the political, regulatory and economic frameworks in which AEMO and the energy markets are operating.
• Understanding and/or experience of Consumer/Distributed Energy Resources preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in producing high quality documents and excellent presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities to build and maintain constructive working relationships.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in an engaging manner.
  
  

In Return Some Of Our Benefits To You

• 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.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  
  

About Our Process

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let the us know by emailing us at talent@aemo.com.au.

If you would like to know more about working at AEMO , please check out our careers page for more information.

For more information on the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) please refer to www.aemo.com.au or visit one of our social media channels below.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesUtilities

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