AddressAEMO 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 WA Operations department is responsible for the real-time operation of the South-West Interconnected System (SWIS) and the Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM), which supply electricity to the South-West of WA.
As part of the WA Prudentials & Settlements team, contribute to the successful operation, settlement and ongoing development of WA’s Wholesale Electricity Market in accordance with the WEM Rules. The role is fast-paced and operationally focused, with time sensitive tasks and frequent stakeholder engagement in a supportive team environment. You will receive broad exposure to how our markets and systems work and gain a deeper understanding of their intricacies and complexities.
If you have a passion for the energy sector, are keen to learn more about energy markets and enjoy working as part of a team with stakeholders across the industry, then this is the job to elevate your career. This role is based in Perth
What you will be doing
- Calculate financial liabilities of WEM Market Participants, to settle the WEM and manage prudential risk to the market
- Assess and manage meter data and other settlement inputs, to ensure accurate market outcomes
- Identify, manage, and resolve operational issues in a timely manner to ensure settlement and prudential obligations are met
- Undertake analysis of market data to report on market trends and inform decision making
- Working closely with the IT support teams, identify, define and test improvements and development for bespoke IT systems
- Apply subject matter knowledge to recommend and implement process improvements
- Maintain and improve business processes and documentation
What you will bring to the role
- Passion for energy with an understanding of the challenges in the energy sector
- Very high attention to detail, and an ability prioritise multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
- Strong quantitative analysis skills, including Microsoft Excel and SQL
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including in technical and regulatory contexts
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a strong stakeholder focus
- Advanced quantitative analysis skills such as VBA, PowerBI, Python, R, or other programming languages will be highly regarded but not required
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.
- 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
If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information.
