Market Analyst

Division: Operations 

Department: Gas Market & Systems Operations 

Reference number: 12706 

Engagement type: Permanent

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  

The Gas Market Operations team is responsible for the monitoring and operation of Australia's east coast wholesale gas markets. The monitoring function includes analysing and reporting key market events both internally and externally via AEMO's key reports. The team also supports market stakeholders in their use of market systems and educating them on market outcomes. The team is also the business owner for interfaces, data and the market systems and leads engagement with participants and IT to make enhancements.

You will contribute to the continued operation and development of systems and processes for the following functions of Market Operations and Market Monitoring. In the role, you will develop knowledge of the wholesale gas markets and the factors that influence outcomes including the interaction with the National Electricity Market.

You will  join an on-call roster to support markets, responding to urgent phone calls, and will be eligible to receive an on-call allowance  to undertake this work.

What you will be doing 

• Follow and maintain procedures, action scheduled tasks, work on projects under guidance of senior team members.
• Develop Excel spreadsheets, Power BI dashboards and SQL queries to analyse market operations and streamline data extraction and reporting for a broad audience.
• Respond to queries and requests submitted by market participants.
• Derive insights from market events, outcomes and trends to inform key stakeholders of market behaviours and opportunities for market improvement.
• When required, contribute to and prepare reports for publication on market events and present reports at forums/meetings on market outcomes.

What you will bring to the role  

• Bachelor degree or higher in economics, commerce, law, finance, information technology, engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working in an analytical role, ideally in the energy sector and gas markets.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint with knowledge of SQL, PowerBI and Python an advantage. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to draw out conclusions from statistical analysis.
• Capability to interpret, operate in compliance with legal instruments such as rules and regulations, and an ability to develop technical documents such as procedures.

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

At AEMO we are committed to creating 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 any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us