Job Overview
Role Summary:
* The Market Development and Energy Procurement division has a key influence on the transformation of the energy market, delivering developments that evolve and transform the WEM and GSI.
* As the centre for DER expertise, the Distributed Markets team is accountable for delivery of reforms under the DER Roadmap and related DER management priorities for AEMO.
* You will apply your subject matter knowledge across markets, systems and processes of the challenges, opportunities and technical insights across AEMO's WEM and GSI functions.
* Your purpose will be to effectively evaluate, prosecute, advocate, influence and implement market reforms that support AEMO's strategy.
* This requires working collaboratively internally and with industry and rule / policy makers to progress market developments.
* A particular focus will be on the integration of DER into the WEM and SWIS.
Key Responsibilities:
* Enable internal implementation of WEM and GSI reforms by providing technical advice and business leadership to the development of new systems and processes and the transition to operations.
* Work collaboratively with industry, rule and policy makers by providing technical and / or regulatory advice and business leadership in the development of policy, drafting of rules and regulations and consultation with stakeholders.
* Provide Product Ownership of complex projects.
* Develop, lead and manage AEMO's input to complex business / market impact WEM and GSI reform design including government policy initiatives and market reviews collaborating with operational, implementation and other AEMO teams, and external stakeholders as required.
Requirements
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* Energy sector professional with extensive DER experience, and a comprehensive understanding of the changes in the energy sector and how these affect AEMO, and significant technical experience in complex analytical, regulatory or operational roles in the electricity, gas or other utilities sectors.
* Understanding of the political and regulatory framework in which the energy industry operates and of the operation of energy markets and power systems is essential.
* Tertiary qualifications in Economics, Engineering or similar analytical discipline, Computer science, Information Technology, Business Management, Legal, Regulation, Policy.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate highly technical, complex concepts or issues to audiences with a range of backgrounds.
* Established presentation, networking, communication and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to influence key players and contribute to agenda setting in a complex and rapidly changing environment.