NEM Energy Spot Trader — Real-Time Trading & Optimization

Habitat Energy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Personal development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Habitat Energy seeks an Energy Spot Trader in Melbourne to shape our asset optimisation and trading efforts in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM). You will work within our commercial team to optimise portfolios, develop trading protocols, and execute real-time dispatch with risk controls.

The role requires 2+ years in physical or financial trading in Australian electricity markets, a related degree, strong client service skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2+ years of physical or financial trading experience in Australian electricity markets.
• Degree in business, economics, finance, CS, engineering or related field.
• Experience in providing outstanding customer service and managing high-value interactions.

Responsibilities

• Asset onboarding and client coordination.
• Develop trading protocols and operational workflows; contribute to product roadmap.
• Real-time optimization of trading positions and dispatch within risk limits.
• Performance monitoring of trading outcomes and client portfolios; market analysis of NEM.
• Support analytical improvements and trading strategy development.

Skills

Trading experience

Customer service

Time management

Risk awareness

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, CS or engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

BI tools

Job description

Habitat Energy seeks an Energy Spot Trader in Melbourne to shape our asset optimisation and trading efforts in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM). You will work within our commercial team to optimise portfolios, develop trading protocols, and execute real-time dispatch with risk controls.

The role requires 2+ years in physical or financial trading in Australian electricity markets, a related degree, strong client service skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced