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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.
* Division: Policy & Corporate Affairs
* Department: Strategic Market Reform
* Reference number: 12743
* Engagement type: Fixed Term Contract
About The Role
Strategic Market Reform (SMR) sits with AEMO’s Policy and Corporate Affairs team. SMR contributes to the development of reform in Australia’s energy market, working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy and regulatory processes, design and implementation of transformational change. This includes mandated and essential reform to support the energy transition, that aims to deliver value to industry and consumers. The DER and Retail Reform team focuses on market and technical integration of Consumer Energy Resources (CER) and Distributed Energy Resources (DER), promoting access to retail competition and supporting consistent market, operations, and regulatory frameworks. You will contribute to the development of energy markets in Australia, with a particular focus on the retail market and technical integration of CER/DER. The role assists in the development of AEMO proposals in relation to energy market policy and regulation. The aim will be to influence energy market design and ascertain AEMO internal positions so that AEMO is positioned to maximise its contribution to the success of the energy markets in the future.
This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. It can be based anywhere in Australia.
What You Will Be Doing
* Work with the Reform team to identify opportunities to influence market designs, policy development, strategic planning and AEMO internal positions so that AEMO is positioned to maximise its contribution to the success of the energy markets in the future.
* Formal and informal analysis of current arrangements and options for improvement in DER/CER through reform, considering the external and internal environment to influence energy market development, including economic, policy, regulatory, operational and technology changes.
* Develop relationships with internal teams and stakeholders across market bodies, jurisdictions and industry.
* Prepare concise briefs and presentation material for engaging with senior management and executive.
What You Will Bring To The Role
* Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Finance, Science or Engineering.
* Some experience in the energy industry in commercial, market body, governmental department or university environments is preferred.
* Some knowledge of energy market or regulatory design, operation or analysis would be highly regarded.
* Demonstrated experience in producing high quality documents and presenting on content internally and externally.
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 and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t talent@aemo.com.au
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology
Industries
Utilities
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