Energy Analyst

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO); Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Volunteering leave

Annual performance bonus

Wellness program

Job summary

AEMO is hiring in Western Australia for a role in the WA Prudentials and Settlements team within Market Management. You will perform metering and settlement analysis, drive improvements, and work with stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient market operations.

The role emphasizes analytical work, reporting, and presenting findings to inform strategic decisions in a dynamic energy market environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, computing, commerce, engineering, science or a related field.
• Experience in a commercial or regulatory environment with interpreting and operating rules.
• Analytical skills providing evidence-based solutions in a timely manner.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written reports and effective presentations of technical data.

Responsibilities

• Operate metering and settlement functions in compliance with rules and procedures.
• Perform root cause analysis, risk assessment and implement fixes.
• Develop relationships across the business to support team outcomes.
• Conduct complex quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform decisions.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce risk and improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Written reports

Presentations

Collaborative work

Education

Degree in economics, computing, commerce, engineering, science or a related discipline

Job 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.

Division: Operations

Department: Market Management

Reference number: 13339

Engagement type: Fixed Term Contract

About The Role

The Operations division is responsible for operating today’s systems and market securely and reliably, along with supporting AEMO to navigate the energy future. Within the Market Management department of the Operations division, sits the WA Prudentials and Settlements team and is responsible for the sound financial management of the Western Australian Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM). The functions include settlement, prudential management, metering operations. The role level is flexible based upon the applicant’s experience.

Working autonomously, you will use your well-developed analytical skills and subject matter expertise to identify, analyse, define, test and implement rule, process and system changes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational processes and systems. Working towards becoming a subject matter expert, you will contribute to strategic projects related to market enhancement and process improvement projects through the provision of analysis, option development and recommendations on solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Working independently or in small groups within the team to perform metering and settlement functions in compliance with the ESM Rules and WEM Procedures within defined deadlines.
• Identify and undertake root cause analysis, reporting, risk assessment and implementation of fixes or mitigations related to technical or compliance issues.
• Develop and maintain open, supportive working relationships with team members and other teams, establish effective networks across the business and contribute to agreed team outcomes.
• Using an understanding of systems, rules and processes, undertake complex quantitative and qualitative analysis which assess market outcomes to inform decision making and support projects.
• Recommend process and procedure improvement activities and projects, that reduce compliance risk, improve operational efficiency and deliver improved market outcomes.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Degree in economics, computing, commerce, engineering, science or a related discipline.
• Experience in a commercial or regulatory environment. Including interpreting and operating in compliance with technical documents and/or legal instruments, such as rules and regulations.
• Proven qualitative and quantitative analytical skills that provide technically resourceful, evidenced based solutions to issues and execute solutions in a constructive and timely manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders, including market participants and AEMO staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop high-quality written reports and deliver effective presentations which communicate technical, complex concepts or data analysis to informed audiences.

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 [e-mail]