Strategy Manager

Australian Energy Market Operator; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Volunteering leave

Wellness program

Health insurance

Gym perks

EAP

Job summary

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) in Melbourne seeks a strategic leader to shape the organisation's long-term direction. You will analyse industry trends, inform critical decisions, and translate priorities into actionable plans across the Corporate Strategy team.

Mentoring junior members and collaborating with senior leaders will be central to this role. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a tertiary qualification in a related discipline and experience in

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in energy industry and/or top tier strategy/management consulting.
• Strong strategic toolkit and ability to translate ambiguous problems into clear briefs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with experience presenting to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic insights on energy market trends and international peer assessment.
• Analyse complex strategic issues and provide evidence-based recommendations for the Executive and Board.
• Monitor Australian and global energy sector developments and identify opportunities and risks.
• Shape five-year strategic roadmaps and ensure alignment with financial plans.
• Develop strategy papers and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical modelling

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Energy industry knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in engineering, economics, business or related discipline

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