Software Engineer

1 week ago

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) Full time $104,000 - $156,000 per year

Department : Operations

Division: Operational Support

Reference number: 12393

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
Join AEMO's Operations Division as a Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in delivering the Market Analysis to Network Analysis (MANA) platform—an innovative, in-house web-based system that integrates market and power system analysis. This platform will help AEMO explore the many "possible futures" of Australia's energy landscape as it transitions to renewables and distributed energy resources.

This is a fixed-term contract, ending in October 2026.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Develop robust back-end infrastructure in Python to support power system analysis tools.
  • Build intuitive graphical user interfaces using for engineers to execute simulations.
  • Update existing Python tool code to enterprise standards.
  • Collaborate with Power System Engineers to implement new power system analysis functions and ensure compatibility with AEMO's internal platforms.
  • Document processes to maintain the MANA platform.
  • Provide support for the existing AEMO Modelling Platform (AMP).

What You Will Bring To The Role

  • Strong programming skills, with a preference for Python.
  • Experience in data management, automation, and GUI development desirable).
  • Familiarity with power system modelling tools desirable (e.g. PSSE, PSCAD, SCADA/EMS).
  • Knowledge of version control (Git), test-driven development, and domain modelling.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • A collaborative mindset and a passion for solving complex energy challenges.

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
AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing .

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