Generation Dispatch Team Leader

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.

As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.

Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.

About the Role:
As the Generation Dispatch Team Leader, you will be responsible for the leading the Generation Dispatch Team in the operational management of AGL’s Dispatch Centre to ensure the safety and compliant operation of our renewable energy, battery storage and peaking fleet. This is a leadership role where you will organise and manage the team that works on a 24/7 roster. This role is not on the roster but some after hours interaction with the team will be required.

What you’ll be doing:

- Ensure that health, safety and environmental aspects are incorporated in all activities for the team and production operations
- Manage generation production within internal risk management and trading policies, as well as external National Electricity Rules, Generator Performance Standards and Operating licence approvals
- Plan and control our assets’ including water storage and rivers to operate our generation in line with the trading team’s running requirements and regulatory obligations
- Staff leadership and development, including the introduction of new procedures and processes
- Prepare detailed operational reports to ensure effective and timely maintenance processes

About You:
You will ideally be an experienced power generation professional, with a strong focus on HSE, process improvement, risk management and a detailed understanding of National Electricity Rules and regulatory frameworks. Your advanced leadership and strong stakeholder influencing skills will set you up for success.

What you’ll bring to the table:

- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or similar
- The ability to assess potential impacts of external events on AGL’s operations
- Advanced leadership and negotiation skills, with the ability to negotiate outage plans and schedules with both internal and external customers to align common objectives
- The ability to make decisions based on sound analysis and within operational frameworks
- Proven leadership skills within a power, industrial or processing environment with a rostered workplace environment
- A track record of developing control rooms to operate effectively and efficiently

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

- Flexible working options including hybrid work
- Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans
- Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program
- Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer
- Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year
- Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives
- Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions
- Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals
- Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.

We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit:

- AGL is a_ Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant_._

**Location**:
MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Job Family Group:
Maintenance