Project Manager – Forecasting Publications

Australian Energy Market Operator; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Volunteer leave

Annual bonus

Wellness program

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in Melbourne seeks a Project Manager for Forecasting Publications to lead the end-to-end delivery of major publication programs. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scopes, budgets and governance, and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.

The role offers flexibility across office locations and emphasizes applying data, digital and AI-enabled tools to improve publication delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, business, economics or a related discipline.
• Project management certification or further relevant education is highly regarded.
• Experience leading complex projects, programs or portfolios in energy, infrastructure, engineering, regulatory or similarly complex environments.
• Ability to lead multiple interdependent workstreams and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of complex forecasting publications, from scoping through to publication and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, budgets and governance to keep delivery on track.
• Maintain clear view of responsibilities, priorities, dependencies, risks and issues; build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Introduce practical tools and ways of working, leveraging data, digital and AI-enabled resources to improve delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Education

Tertiary qualification in PM/related discipline

Job description

Project Manager – Forecasting Publications

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

AEMO’s System Design division is responsible for planning the power system through a period of unprecedented transformation. Our forecasting and planning activities support the energy sector’s transition to a net zero future, informing decisions and investment needed to maintain a reliable, secure and operable power system at the lowest cost.

The Forecasting Department delivers major statutory and strategic publications that support decision making across Australia’s electricity and gas systems, including the Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) and Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO).

As Project Manager – Forecasting Publications, you’ll lead the integrated delivery of this important portfolio, bringing together technical expertise, project disciplines and stakeholders across the business to ensure high-quality publications are delivered effectively and meet AEMO’s regulatory obligations.

This role can be based from our offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.

What you will be doing

You’ll lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of complex forecasting publications, from initial scoping and consultation through to approval, publication and compliance reporting. Working closely with Managers, technical leads and cross functional teams, you’ll coordinate schedules, resources, budgets and governance to keep delivery on track.

You’ll maintain and proactively communicate a clear view of responsibilities, priorities, dependencies, risks and issues, helping teams navigate challenges and supporting timely decision making. Building strong relationships across AEMO will be key to ensuring expectations, responsibilities and deliverables remain clear.

You’ll also help strengthen project delivery across Forecasting, introducing practical and consistent tools and ways of working, improving the use of data, digital and AI-enabled tools, and supporting teams to share learnings and continuously improve.

As a newly created position, this is an exciting opportunity to shape how Forecasting’s publications are delivered. Working alongside Managers and technical SMEs, you’ll bring greater structure and oversight across multiple publications, keeping delivery on track and helping teams navigate issues and changing priorities. You’ll have the scope to establish practical project management approaches that work within a highly technical, evolving and responsive environment.

What you will bring to the role

Education/Certificates

Tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, business, economics or a related discipline.

Project management certification or further relevant education is highly regarded.

Technical knowledge of demand forecasting or market modelling is highly desirable.

Experience and Knowledge

Strong experience leading complex projects, programs or portfolios in energy, infrastructure, engineering, regulatory or similarly complex environments.

Strong understanding of the energy planning and regulatory landscape, with the technical awareness to engage effectively with forecasting, modelling and engineering specialists.

Proven ability to lead multiple interdependent workstreams and multidisciplinary teams.

Strong capability across governance, scheduling, resourcing, budgets, risk, assurance and decision-making.

Ability to understand and communicate complex technical, forecasting and regulatory matters to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to improve delivery practices using technology, data analytics and AI-enabled tools.

In return some of our benefitsto you

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 requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au