Principal Analyst

Division: Western Australia & Strategy

Department: WA Market Development & Energy Procurement

Reference number: 12477

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 Registration, Monitoring & Procurement Team ensures secure and reliable energy delivery to the WEM by overseeing the registration and connection of new facilities to the SWIS, managing functions of Year 3 and 4 of the Reserve Capacity Cycle, and leading the procurement of new energy and other market services outside of the annual Certified Reserve Capacity process.

You will coordinate and undertake the WEM registration processes and work with other internal AEMO teams and Western Power to facilitate timely, end-to-end connection of new Facilities. You will also focus on identifying and implementing improvements for the WEM registration, monitoring and procurement processes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work with Market Participants, Western Power and internal AEMO teams to register new facilities, assess facilities' Reserve Capacity Tests and other Year 3 & 4 obligations under the Reserve Capacity Mechanism, focusing on analysing and managing data related to registrations and related activities.
• Conduct processes in line with Electricity System and Market Rules, WEM Procedures and relevant regulations.
• Lead and manage changes to processes, systems and documentation as a result of regulatory changes or business improvement activities. This includes acting as the "product owner" representative for any software changes.
• Lead data analysis and develop high quality written documents or presentations to communicate findings or actions to various audiences.
• Communicate and influence technical or regulatory issues by clearly, concisely and effectively communicating with key stakeholders to help build effective stakeholder relationships. This includes contributing to external stakeholder forums and engagements with key external agencies.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Degree qualified in economics, computing, commerce, engineering, science, or a related discipline.
• Strong Industry experience in the energy/electricity sector in a complex technical, legal and commercial or regulatory environments, ideally with an understanding of WEM rules and procedures.
• Ability to lead strategic projects/initiatives driving analysis, option development, stakeholder engagement, rule development and implementation.
• Well-developed presentation, networking, communication, and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to influence outcomes.
• Ability to work autonomously, drive and lead the identification, analysis, definition and implementation of complex, challenging rule, process and system changes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of systems and processes.

Benefits
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 requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t