Forecasting Analyst

Queensland, Australia

Job Family Group:

Trading Jobs

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

November 6, 2025

Business unit:

Trading and Supply

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

Where you fit in

As a Forecasting Analyst, you'll be responsible for developing and managing both long-term and short-term gas and power demand forecasts throughout the customers contracted period. 

You will ensure all submissions to the market operator are compliant with regulations. Accurate and timely forecasts enable the trading team to make informed decisions to minimise market exposure.

You'll be working in a small but high-performing Commercial Services team, engaging and collaborating with stakeholders within the Trading & Supply and Gas and Power Retail teams, with the purpose of supporting the Integrated Performance Unit.

What's the role?

 Your key responsibilities & accountabilities include the following:

• Develop and maintain long-term and short-term demand forecasts in gas and power retail markets and associated Environmental product markets for Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and Mass Market (B2C) segments
• Manage and monitor gas and power demand forecast and Gas Bulletin Board (GBB) submissions to the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), ensuring ongoing compliance is demonstrated
• Ensure long-term and short-term forecasts are submitted to Trading in an accurate and timely manner
• Continually analyse and update forecasts based on the latest data to include changes in customer usage or growth expectations, expected future outages and scheduled maintenance
• Review and track forecasting performance and report on forecasting accuracy to drive continuous improvement
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders (customers and market & pipeline operators) and internal stakeholders (Trading, Retail, Middle Office and IT)
• Assist with the development and maintenance of forecasting models to ensure accuracy standards are met
• Continually drive integration, enhancement and improvement of existing processes and tools to deliver simplification and automation
• Contribute to new product development and/or new market entry to accommodate business growth
• Review, update and maintain processes and procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Ad hoc Commercial Services team support may also be requested from time to time.

Crucial to the success of this role is the ability to understand the importance of timely and accurate long-term and short-term demand forecasts to internal and external stakeholders and ensuring adherence with all regulatory and compliance requirements.

What we need from you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Superior levels of accuracy and attention to detail with proven data analysis and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently in an operational role within a high compliance/regulatory environment
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting issues
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong team collaboration and stakeholder engagement across all levels
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet tight timeframes
• Advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel and experience using PowerBI and Databricks and/or understanding of programming languages (Python, SQL, VBA) is highly regarded
• Industry experience or knowledge of AEMO's Wholesale (STTM, DWGM) and Retail gas and power Markets is desirable.

The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At Shell we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. ​

More about Shell in Australia

Shell Australia is a leading natural gas producer, and we are playing our part in the transition to a low-carbon future by also investing in the power sector, renewable energy sources and carbon abatement activities. A Shell career offers opportunities to work on innovative projects such as the Prelude floating LNG facility offshore of Western Australia and Shell's QGC business in Queensland. Beyond these are a wide range of Shell's New Energies development opportunities. Join Shell and let's power progress together with more and cleaner energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.

Join us and you'll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.

• We're creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we'll take it from there.
• We're closing the gender gap – whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
• We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
• We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We're huge advocates for career development. We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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DISCLAIMER:

Aboriginal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. At Shell we believe that every individual has something valuable to offer. We understand that the more diverse the workforce, the wider the variety of ideas we bring to the table. Shell values diversity and offers: flexible work schedules, work and family programs, health and wellness programs, employee networks and mentoring, plus great training and development. The successful candidate should be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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