Renewable Energy Market Operations Lead (NEM/WEM)

Aurex; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex is seeking a senior energy market professional to join its growing renewables portfolio in Melbourne. You will oversee market operations, bidding, dispatch and forecasting across wind, solar and storage assets, ensuring compliance and strong commercial performance.

The role emphasizes leadership of external partners, BESS trading strategies and close collaboration with Asset Management, Trading, Finance and Development teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Australian NEM and WEM electricity markets.
• Solid understanding of NEM operations, bidding and dispatch, market settlements and regulatory requirements.
• Commercially minded and analytical, with experience managing external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day energy market operations across the portfolio, including NEM bidding, dispatch, forecasting and market compliance.
• Lead relations with external control room operators and trading partners to meet commercial and operational objectives.
• Develop and oversee BESS trading and optimisation strategies across assets, including energy arbitrage, FCAS and contracts.
• Monitor and analyse portfolio revenue, trading performance, market exposure and operational risks to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee market settlements, revenue reconciliation and compliance with AEMO requirements and contractual arrangements.
• Support market integration, registration and operational readiness of new generation and storage projects.
• Lead and develop one direct report, working closely with Asset Management, Trading, Finance and Development teams.

Job description

Aurex is seeking a senior energy market professional to join its growing renewables portfolio in Melbourne. You will oversee market operations, bidding, dispatch and forecasting across wind, solar and storage assets, ensuring compliance and strong commercial performance.

The role emphasizes leadership of external partners, BESS trading strategies and close collaboration with Asset Management, Trading, Finance and Development teams.