Connection Delivery Lead – Energy Transition

Australian Energy Market Operator; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Volunteer leave

Annual performance bonuses

Wellness program

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) seeks a Team Lead, Connection Delivery to oversee complex generation and network connection projects across the National Electricity Market (NEM). You will lead a team of 5–8 project managers, coordinating with developers, Network Service Providers and government agencies to deliver high-impact connections programs.

You will drive reforms, manage budgets and governance, and mentor staff while applying agile problem-solving to navigate stakeholder

Qualifications

• Engineering or related field with 10+ years of industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of National Electricity Law (NEL) and National Electricity Rules (NER).
• Experience delivering complex generator connection projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation, establishment, delivery and reporting of government-sponsored Connections programs.
• Provide oversight of program financials, budgeting, forecasting and governance.
• Mentor and develop a team of project managers to foster a high-performing culture.
• Build trusted partnerships with generation developers, Network Service Providers and government agencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Engineering/related field

Job description

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) seeks a Team Lead, Connection Delivery to oversee complex generation and network connection projects across the National Electricity Market (NEM). You will lead a team of 5–8 project managers, coordinating with developers, Network Service Providers and government agencies to deliver high-impact connections programs.

You will drive reforms, manage budgets and governance, and mentor staff while applying agile problem-solving to navigate stakeholder