Energy Spot Trader

4 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Alinta Energy Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Contribute to innovative trading strategies in a fast-paced environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and development in energy industry transition
  • Great opportunity for recent graduates to join energy trading

Alinta Energy is one of Australia's biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia's energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we're right there with it. We're investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.

Why you'll love working here

We're a welcoming bunch who put our energy into being the best company we can be. For us, this means shared respect, great communication between teams, acting on our ideas, and looking out for each other's wellbeing. There are plenty of great perks, from flexible working to a long list of exclusive Alinta benefits.

What's in it for You?

  • Bonus Scheme – performance-based bonuses to reward your hard work
  • Health insurance discounts - access to corporate health cover through a leading provider
  • Volunteer leave – up to 1 paid day per year to support worthy causes in the community
  • Home office equipment payment – generous one-off reimbursement to set up your workspace

About the role

Join our Spot Trading team in Sydney as an Energy Spot Trader. You'll manage and optimise power and gas positions, implement trading strategies, and assess market risks in the short-term and spot markets. Responsibilities include market analysis and submitting compliant bids and offers for electricity and gas wholesale markets.

We provide comprehensive in-house training to help you become independent on the trading desk. After training, you'll work rostered shifts in either gas or electricity, with a balanced 24/7 schedule. We value work-life balance, offer flexibility to work from home during night and weekend shifts, and provide opportunities to contribute to projects during standard hours as the energy industry evolves.

What you'll do

  • Manage and optimise power and gas positions to meet portfolio objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and market regulations.
  • Submit market bids for gas and electricity, communicating analysis and its impact on market submissions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external market participants, ensuring seamless communication and compliance.
  • Analyse market trends and conduct bids and offers, adapting strategies to changing conditions.
  • Participate in a rotational roster, ensuring continuous coverage of trading activities 24/7

Your experience

  • Strong academic foundation in business, engineering, mathematics, or other quantitative disciplines – graduates welcome to apply.
  • Solid understanding of energy markets, with a focus on the Australian electricity and gas sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions under pressure, particularly in trading or fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled in interpreting market data and trends to support timely and informed decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, fostering effective stakeholder engagement.

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

Like what you're seeing?

If you like the sound of this, and you've got experience in a similar role, we'd love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe, and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women's careers.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Click 'Apply' to submit your application.


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