Description:
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.
About the role
The WA Capacity Market Investment (CMI) team is growing to support the energy transition as it gathers pace.
The WA CMI team is responsible to operate the Reserve Capacity Mechanism (RCM), a unique feature of the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) and pivotal to its operations. The RCM ensures sufficient energy producing systems and demand side management capacity is available to support reliable electricity supply in the WA grid.
In this dynamic role, you will play an important part in ensuring electricity capacity needs of the WA grid are met in both the short and medium term. You will get to work with a smart, diverse and supportive group of people while actively leading and contributing to key processes that have a significant financial outcome on the WEM and its stakeholders.
Be prepared for a cerebral workout most days as you analyse and interpret market data, understand the systems and platforms that host RCM data, collaborate with stakeholders to determine and procure electricity capacity requirements to support system reliability and security.
What you will be doing
- Conduct comprehensive analysis to support a wide range of RCM functions and inform related decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine electricity capacity requirements and lead the procurement process for short-term and medium-term capacity needs, including commercially sensitive discussions with Participants to secure this capacity.
- Undertake thorough reviews of financial, technical, and contractual documents, adhering to strict due-diligence and confidentiality standards.
- Propose and implement process improvements that minimise compliance risks, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen organisational capabilities.
- Serve as an expert advisor to internal and external stakeholders, providing insights into the technical, operational, and commercial aspects of power system operations in the WEM, including risk assessments and recommendations to the management team.
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What you will bring to the role - Tertiary qualifications in an analytical discipline or similar (Commercial, Legal, Policy, etc).
- Experience in the energy or related industry.
- Ability to adapt and problem solve in a changing energy landscape will be key to succeed in this role.
- Proven ability to balance compliance and analysis, adhering to procedures and generating reports in a commercial/regulatory setting.
- Highly skilled presenter, negotiator, communicator, and networker, with a proven track record of influencing key stakeholders and driving successful agenda setting in a complex and dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in leading complex technical and/or operational activities/projects, effectively collaborating within large teams and across organisations.
- Adept at producing high-quality written material and delivering clear, impactful presentations that convey intricate technical concepts or issues to diverse audiences.
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 ******@aemo.com.au
If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information.