Overview
AEMO at the Heart of Energy — AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. The 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 prospect to co‑design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment and connection.
About The Role
Division: Policy & Corporate Affairs
Department: Strategic Market Reform
Reference number: 12741
Engagement type: Fixed Term Contract – one year, location anywhere Australia.
SMR contributes to the development of reform in Australia’s energy market. Working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders, the team informs policy and regulatory processes, and designs and implements transformational change. The role assists in the development of AEMO proposals in relation to energy market policy and regulation, influencing market design and positioning AEMO to maximise its contribution to the success of the energy markets in the future.
What You Will Be Doing
- Work with the Reform team to identify opportunities to influence market designs, policy development and AEMO internal positions.
- Conduct formal and informal analysis of current arrangements and options for improvement in DER/CER and retail markets through reform, considering the external and internal environment to influence energy market development.
- Work with the team to assess, develop and submit rule change requests and respond to formal consultation papers.
- Develop relationships with internal teams and stakeholders across market bodies, jurisdictions and industry.
- Prepare concise briefs and presentation material for engaging with external stakeholders, senior management and executives.
What You Will Bring To The Role
- Undergraduate qualifications in arts in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Finance, Science or Engineering.
- Experience in the energy industry in a commercial or market body, governmental department or university environment, including experience in energy market or regulatory design, operation or analysis.
- Sound appreciation of the technical and/or economic issues affecting the physical operation of the electricity and gas systems, along with a practical working knowledge of the political, regulatory and economic frameworks in which AEMO and the energy markets are operating.
- Experience in Consumer/Distributed Energy Resources and/or Retail markets in the Australian market preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in producing high quality documents and presenting on content internally and externally, and strong stakeholder engagement capabilities.
Benefits
- 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, neuro‑divergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing
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