Emergency And Business Continuity Coordinator

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 The role provides the secretariat services for both the National Electricity Market Emergency Management Forum (NEMEMF) and the National Gas Emergency Response Advisory Committee (NGERAC) and the Gas Emergency Management Consultative Forum (GEMCF). Supporting the Senior Emergency and Business Continuity Advisor in the provision of the AEMO Business Continuity Program, building a network of stakeholders and supporting the internal AEMO Crisis and Emergency arrangements are key in this role. The role also includes an on-call role as National Emergency Duty Manager, receiving and assessing calls from within and external to AEMO and activating relevant AEMO and national emergency coordination mechanisms.

 What you will be doing

• Secretariat services for the National Electricity Market Emergency Management Forum (NEMEMF), National Gas Emergency Response Advisory Committee (NGERAC) and the Gas Emergency Management Consultative Forum (GEMCF) including meeting coordination, working group management, debriefing and planning sessions and maintenance of relevant documents.
• Maintain a network of critical stakeholders within the emergency management sector of government, public service sectors and industry.
• Support the Senior Emergency and Business Continuity Advisor in the provision of training and exercises, and maintenance of documents, associated with the AEMO Business Continuity Management Program.
• Assist in the application of the Crisis and Emergency Management Framework and associated sub-plans whilst remaining cognisant of applicable legislative requirements.
• On-call operations as AEMO Emergency Duty Manager, receiving and triaging emergency calls and activating relevant internal and external facing emergency mechanisms.

What you will bring to the role

• Understanding about risk management methodologies.
• Ability to apply reasoning and innovation to complex problems and environments.
• Aptitude for rapid learning and flexibility in swiftly changing environments.
• Highly developed written and interpersonal skills

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  

AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let the us know by emailing us at ******@aemo.com.au