Manager - Industry Enablement

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.

AEMO has the exciting responsibility to lead and implement a range of reforms required in the NEM as it transitions from a fleet of largely coal fired generation to more variable renewable generation.

About the role
As part of the NEM2025 Program Industry and Business enablement leadership team, this role will lead a team of engagement, readiness and communications specialists to deliver key engagement, initiative readiness and communications activities required to support AEMO's activities under the NEM2025 Program to enhance stakeholder relationships and support AEMO and Market participants to achieve their business goals.

What you will be doing

• Collaboratively develop and lead execution of integrated Change, Readiness and Engagement strategies.

• Continue to develop and maintain the integrated Engagement, Readiness and Communication frameworks and planning tools to improve efficiency and build and maintain consistency across many projects.

• Lead the development and execution of whole of program external engagement, readiness and communication plans.

• Lead a team to provide specialist engagement and communications support and resources to a pipeline of initiatives in developing engagement.

• Ensure the cadence, smooth operation and coordination of engagement forums, working groups, information sessions and stakeholder communications are aligned and in accordance with the Program's strategic objectives.

• Partner with the corporate Government and Stakeholder Division to contribute to enterprise-wide engagement and communications strategy and ensure Program and enterprise alignment.

What you will bring to the role

Education/ Certificates

• Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline

Experience and Knowledge

• Ideally, 5 years' experience in the energy sector.

• Ideally experience will be in a policy, market development, regulatory, stakeholder engagement or account management role.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing high-performance teams.

• A good understanding of change and readiness frameworks and the role of stakeholder engagement.

• Good working knowledge of the design and operation of AEMO's markets, the regulatory framework, and industry structure.

• Highly proficient in a range of computer packages (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases and CRMs) and the ability to write clearly and simply for a wide range of audiences in a variety of styles.

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 the us know by emailing us at [email protected]

If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information.