Senior Analyst - Gas Operations

Australian Energy Market Operator; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working: work from home, part

Volunteer leave: up to 4 days per year

Annual performance bonuses (subject to

Wellness program and discounted health

Professional development opportunities

Gym perks and Employee Assistance

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is seeking an experienced professional to support ECGS functions within GASRTO. You will manage ECGS reporting, monitor gas supply adequacy, and assist in market interventions to resolve issues affecting the East Coast gas system.

The role offers flexibility to base in Melbourne or Brisbane, with on‑call guidance during gas events and opportunities to lead data‑driven improvements across reporting and system interfaces.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering, Science, Energy Systems, Data Science).
• Experience in the Energy sector, ideally in the Gas retail market.
• Modelling experience, working with databases, querying data and developing and maintaining analytical reports and data visualisations.
• Experience in gas emergency management and gas supply modelling will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise reports and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of modelling tools and reports for ECGS supply adequacy and implement procedures and rules.
• Support signalling to the market any identified risks through market notices or conferences and determine appropriate responses.
• Participate as on‑call support during gas emergencies with risk and financial impact considerations.
• Provide leadership on post‑incident reviews and work with management to mitigate non‑compliances.
• Take lead in managing Gas Bulletin Board data accuracy and participate in IT system and database projects.

Skills

Modelling

Databases

Data visualisation

Reports writing

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering, Science, Energy Systems, Data Science)

Job description

Australian Energy Market Operator – Melbourne VIC

Department: Gas Market & Systems Operations

Reference number:13367

Engagement type:Permanent

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.

About the role

AEMO’s Gas Market & Systems Operations division (GASRTO) plans for and maintains the high-reliability operation of the gas system and markets while adapting to changes in gas supply and market regulations.

You will assist in supporting AEMO’s East Coast Gas System (ECGS) functions, including managing industry reporting into the AEMO Gas Bulletin Board, monitoring east coast gas supply adequacy, signalling risks and potential shortfalls to the market, and assisting in the development of directions or other market interventions to resolve any identified issues the market cannot independently resolve.

This role can be based in either Brisbane or Melbourne.

What you will be doing

• Lead in the development and maintenance of modelling tools and reports necessary for monitoring the east coast gas systems supply adequacy, and take an active role in the development and implementation of procedures and guidelines specifying AEMO requirements with respect ECGS reliability and supply adequacy rules and laws.
• Provide support for signalling to the market any identified risks or threats through the use of market notices and/or conferences and assist in determining the appropriate response to any identified threats such as directions or trading and assist with the implementation of those responses.
• Participate as on call support, during gas emergency and abnormal gas operations through providing advice, training and process improvements with consideration to risk, financial impact and reputation.
• Provide leadership on post incident / event reviews, identify and report to management any non-compliances, and work with senior staff to solve or mitigate against future non-compliances.
• Take a lead in managing AEMO’s Gas Bulletin Board functions ensuring data is accurate, correctly published, respond to industry queries and work with senior staff to resolve any defects including testing solutions.Participate in IT System and Database Projects to ensure systems comply with GASRTO requirement.Participate in IT System and Database Projects to ensure systems comply with GASRTO requirement.

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Engineering, Science, Energy Systems, Data Science).
• Experience in the Energy sector, ideally in the Gas retail market.
• Modelling experience, working with databases, querying data and developing and maintaining analytical reports and data visualisations.
• Experience in gas emergency management and gas supply modelling will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise reports and procedures.

In return some of our benefits to 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