A unique opportunity to join the Energy Market Intelligence Unit (EMI Unit) and play a pivotal role in in supporting the State Electricity Commission (SEC).
Position overview:
The Senior Energy Market Analyst in the Energy Market Intelligence Unit (EMI Unit) is responsible for assisting the team in preparing relevant quantitative analysis and modelling to meet the needs of the State Electricity Commission (SEC). This position undertakes quantitative analysis on energy markets and undertakes energy market modelling using optimisation tools. The position works closely with the Principal Data Modellers to analyse information and the Principal Data Engineer to gather and sort data from various internal and / or external databases. The Senior Energy Market Analyst also manipulates structure datasets (including cleansing, preparing, aggregating, and mapping) into a useable format and converts complex, raw datasets into tangible graphs and metrics to articulate insights effectively.
The Senior Energy Market Analyst builds immersive and interactive dashboards (, GUI), and requires proficient communication skills to effectively discuss detailed quantitative methodologies in a clear and simplified manner. To ensure success, the position requires a high level of understanding of organisational objectives, requirements, and governance standards (, best practices, regulatory, privacy, security, and integrity issues).
Responsibilities:
1. Support the development of an energy market modelling work program, in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Support the development of modelling capability goals and a decision-making framework that aligns with the needs of the organisation.
3. Support projects and energy market modelling studies, including the development of short-term dispatch models and longer-term capacity expansion models, and analysis of energy market data from AEMO's Market Management System (MMS) database as well as other large sets of data.
4. Develop procedures for data collection and analysis to provide recommendations to the Data Modeller on risks and issues.
5. Apply quality management and improve the fitness of data by ensuring observations are accurate, complete, precise and unique.
6. Maintain databases by keeping them consistent and up to date, including developing and updating a charting library.
7. Actively participate in and encourage others to support a positive service-oriented organisational culture.
8. Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration on culture and communications initiatives.
9. Practice cultural safety by creating environments, relationships and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
10. Bachelor, honours, or advanced degree such as data science, statistics, mathematics or other highly quantitative degree.
11. At least 2 years' in-depth experience of energy market dynamics
12. Ability to code in a programming language preferably Python, R or VBA
13. Knowledge of data visualization tools (, Tableau, Qlik and Power BI).
This is a fixed term position available for a period of approximately 3 years. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Monday, 11 September 2023.
Other relevant information:
For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the .
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
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