Forecasting Analyst

Department : System Design

Division : Forecasting

Reference number : 11106

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

We are the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and gas. Our mission includes facilitating the transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050, working collaboratively with industry partners to achieve 100% renewable generation capability by 2025. 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 mission in the energy sector.

About The Role

AEMO's Forecasting division is responsible for providing medium and long -term forecasts of Australia's energy supply and demand. As our Energy Forecasting Analyst, you will support the delivery of energy consumption forecasts for key publications. This involves developing, advising, and effectively communicating medium to long term (2 to 30 year) forecasts of electricity and gas consumption. You will use a mix of forecasting methods such as statistical, econometric, economic and technical/engineering approaches.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide analytical, programming, modelling and data management support to activities within the team
• Document results and draw key conclusions using clear and concise language that is understandable to a diverse audience
• Maintain quality documentation to capture improvements to procedures and processes
• Mentor and support graduates and students in the performance of their tasks
• Interpret and analyse market/industry information and identify issues that may affect the evolution of Australia’s energy industries and how the Australian economy uses energy

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Tertiary qualification in relevant disciplines (economic, engineering, mathematics, operations research, etc)
• Experience in gas and/or electricity consumption modelling or economic modelling in the energy sector
• Experience working with analysis and visualisation tools (such as Excel, SQL, R, Python, Datbricks and PowerBI)
• Sound knowledge of the energy environment and the political, legal and regulatory framework in which AEMO operates, or the ability to acquire such knowledge
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by AEMO with a rapidly transforming power system, particularly in relation to sector coupling, including but not limited to hydrogen, gas, transport, and the influence of decarbonisation

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 ProcessAEMO 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

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