Manager - Strategy

Australian Energy Market Operator; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Volunteer leave

Wellness program

Discounted health insurance

Gym perks

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is seeking a Manager of Strategy to shape the organisation's future direction amid a rapidly evolving energy landscape. Reporting to the GM Strategy, you will analyse industry trends and develop actionable insights to guide short and long-term planning within a high-performing Corporate Strategy team.

You will mentor junior colleagues, translate strategic priorities into concrete plans and collaborate with executives to ensure alignment with investment

Qualifications

• Experience in energy industry or top-tier strategy/management consulting.
• Strong strategic toolkit; translate complex problems into structured briefs.
• Analytical modelling and turning data into clear insights for executives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for Board audiences.
• Ability to build relationships across levels to drive alignment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in an agile environment.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, economics, business or related discipline (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic insights on energy market trends and international comparison to inform long-term strategy.
• Analyse complex strategic issues and provide evidence-based recommendations for Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Monitor Australian and global energy sector developments for opportunities, risks and best practices.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape five-year roadmaps and align with financial plans.
• Develop strategy papers, presentations and recommendations for Executive and Board audiences; mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Ener gy market knowledge

Management consulting experience

Executive report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering, Economics or Business degree

Job description

Australian Energy Market Operator – Melbourne VIC

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

Join AEMO at the forefront of Australia's once-in-a-generation energy transition. As Manager - Strategy, you will play a key role in shaping AEMO's future direction and helping navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape. Reporting to the GM Strategy and working within a high-performing Corporate Strategy team, you will analyse industry trends, market developments and emerging challenges to answer complex strategic questions and inform critical organisational decisions.

You will develop insights that influence AEMO's short and long-term strategy, support the translation of strategic priorities into actionable plans, and drive meaningful change across the organisation.

This role also provides the opportunity to mentor and support junior team members, contributing to a culture of collaboration, learning and excellence.

What you will be doing

• Lead the development of strategic insights on energy market trends, industry developments and international peer assessment to inform AEMO's long-term strategy and priorities.
• Analyse complex strategic issues and provide evidence-based recommendations to support Executive Leadership Team and Board decision-making.
• Monitor Australian and global energy sector developments, identifying emerging opportunities, risks and best-practice insights relevant to AEMO.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders and subject matter experts across the organisation to shape the five-year strategic roadmaps and ensure alignment of strategic priorities with financial and investment plans.
• Develop high-quality strategy papers, presentations and recommendations for Executive and Board audiences, while supporting and mentoring junior team members.

What you will bring to the role

• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of energy industry and/or top tier strategy and management consulting experience
• Strong strategic toolkit, ability to articulate ambiguous problems and shape into well-structured briefs, develop hypotheses, identify and structure analysis that is required.
• Strong ability and demonstrated experience in analytical modelling and synthesising data into clear insights and "so what".
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive and Board-level audiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the organisation across all levels, and drive collaboration and alignment through structured consultation and engagement.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities and work in an agile environment.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, economics, business or a related discipline (desirable).

In return some of our benefitsto you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time,job share, hybrid options,andadditionalleave options.
• Professional development via projects, industry networks,job rotation, studyassistanceand more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gymperksand 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 requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au

For more information on the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) please refer towww.aemo.com.auor visit one of our social media channels below.