Director, Energy Forecasting and Planning

Overview

Director, Energy Forecasting and Planning

Department for Energy and Mining
Job reference: 701116
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Department for Energy and Mining is committed to building a diverse and flexible culture. We encourage and welcome all applications from women, diverse community groups and ages, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Director, Energy Forecasting and Planning to join the Strategic Policy and Delivery division to oversee and support demand forecasting, power system design, market, reliability and security modelling and analysis and provide strategic advice to lead and influence the development of the least cost energy system to unlock the state’s resources and demand growth potential and deliver affordable and reliable energy supply that meets greenhouse gas emissions targets.

About us: The Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) leads the global transformation economy, overseeing the responsible mining and production of the minerals, metals and fuels of the future, to safely and sustainably generate the energy and low carbon products of the future.

Our low-cost power, leading regulation system and culture of innovation is leading to the decarbonisation of industry, new modern manufacturing opportunities, increased employment and greater prosperity and security for the people of South Australia.

The Strategic Policy and Delivery division seamlessly supports the Chief Executive and the department to provide impactful guidance on state, national and global strategic matters, shaping industry development, project implementation, and policy formulation.

Key Selection Criteria

Please only address the dot points listed below in your application

- Experience in energy market modelling and power system planning and the use of associated analysis tools (e.g. PSS/E, PowerFactory, PSCAD).

- Extensive knowledge and experience in jurisdictional energy markets and energy policy.

- Significant industry experience and knowledge at a national level.

- Proven extensive experience in energy major projects and energy transition strategies.

Essential Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications (may include, but not limited to, a master’s degree and/or PhD in Economics, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Statistics or Mathematics with extensive recognised discipline expertise).

Remuneration

SAES1, Full-time

Special Conditions

- The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year SAES contract.

- This position is classified as a designated position and as such, appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory National Police Clearance screening check.

- Intra state, interstate and overseas travel will be required.

Enquiries

Rebecca Knights
Executive Director, Strategic Policy and Delivery
(08) 8429 3185
rebecca.knights@sa.gov.au

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and written application of no more than two pages, demonstrating their suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria above. Applicants are to include the name, email address and contact number of three referees.

All applicants are required to complete and submit the Employment Declaration.

Applications close: 12/10/2025 11:30 PM

Attachments

- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

- SAES1 Director, Energy Forecasting and Planning - Sep 25.pdf

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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