Analyst, Load Forecasting

AGL Energy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AGL Energy in Melbourne Docklands is seeking a Senior Analyst for its Load Forecasting team. You will develop, operate and maintain short to medium-term electricity and gas demand forecasts, and enhance them with high-quality quantitative analysis.

Based in Melbourne, you will lead the SAP-to-Databricks transition, automate pipelines, and collaborate with Trading & Portfolio Management to inform hedging and risk decisions while advancing AI and data tools across the forecasting function.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Mathematics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong statistics and ML foundations.
• Hands-on programming and tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, timely demand forecasts to manage trading positions and hedge.
• Lead the SAP to Databricks transition with automation across pipelines.
• Operationalise forecasting models end-to-end and retrain as needed.
• Partner with Pricing and stakeholders, translating insights for varied audiences.
• Improve forecasting systems and provide strategic market insights aligned with risk policies.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Automation

ML foundations

Statistics

Trading background

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Education

Commerce/Mathematics/Engineering degree

Tools

Databricks

Job description

Join the change. Electrify your future! We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we'd like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we'll back you every step of the way as you build your career. Join the change. Electrify your future.

About the role

AGL's Load Forecasting team has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Analyst. Based in Melbourne, the Load Forecasting team play a critical part of the Integrated Portfolio Planning business unit, providing key load forecasting and portfolio analysis expertise. You will be responsible for the development, operation and maintenance of short to medium term electricity and gas demand forecasts, as well as enhancing those forecasts through excellence in provision of high-quality quantitative and qualitative analysis of customer demand. The team is currently migrating from SAP to Databricks, delivering a broader push to automating processes and tasks that sit out of migration itself.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver accurate, timely demand forecasts that manage trading positions, facilitate gas nominations/dispatch, and support AGL's hedge position
• Lead the team's technical transition from SAP to Databricks, building automation across pipelines and workflows to cut manual work
• Operationalise forecasting models end-to-end (deployment, monitoring and retraining) and contribute to the team's evolving use of AI and data tools
• Partner closely with Pricing and other stakeholders, representing Trading & Portfolio Management in forecasting discussions and translating complex insights for varied audiences
• Own the continual improvement of forecasting systems and models, provide strategic market insights, and maintain alignment with AGL's risk policies

About You

You'll be an experienced analyst who can develop innovative models and trading systems that enables AGL's ability to meet and exceed expectations in a changing energy market.

What you'll bring to the table

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Mathematics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline, with strong statistics and ML foundations
• Demonstrated programming skills (Python, R, SQL or equivalent) and a track record of building tools others rely on
• Hands‑on experience automating or migrating processes
• Energy, financial or commodity trading background preferred; exceptional candidates with MLOps/AI and automation experience will be considered from outside the industry
• Stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and convey complex insights to varied audiences
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose.

To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. At AGL, we use some AI-enabled tools to support recruitment administration. All hiring decisions are made by hiring leaders and Talent Solutions professionals, with human oversight throughout. Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary. The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy. AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Solutions team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location Docklands VIC 3008

Job Family Group Capital Markets

At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That's why we're passionate about powering the way Australians live, move and work. Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don't shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all. As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over more than 188 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We're investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure – renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful. We'll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.