Senior Analyst - Energy Forecasting

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 Forecasting division is responsible for providing medium and long -term forecasts of Australia's energy supply and demand. The team is responsible for delivering critical data that underpins many of our major reports, including AEMO's Electricity Statement of Opportunities, Gas Statement of Opportunities, and the Integrated System Plan.

The Energy ForecastingSenior Analyst 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 and distributed energy resources. You will use a mix of forecasting methods such as statistical, econometric, economic and technical/engineering approaches.

What you will be doing

• Apply advanced modelling methods, economic theory, behavioural economics, and technical knowledge to design and test models for forecasting consumption patterns for gas and electricity
• Effectively communicate approaches, results and key messages to internal and external stakeholders either in written reports or through actively participation in working groups and stakeholder forums
• Contribute to key industry publications, focusing on the role of gas, electricity, electrification, and energy efficiency for all markets in Australia that AEMO oversees
• Collaborate with other Forecasting teams on consumption and demand forecasts, and multi-sector modelling
• Develop and contribute to common code libraries for integrating data and modelling electricity and gas consumption, including maintaining quality documentation of procedures and processes

What you will bring to the role

• Substantial experience within the energy sector, with exposure to gas and electricity markets or forecasting/analysis of end use energy consumption
• Sophisticated understanding of energy consumers in the Australian context, and of the use of this understanding to develop and test analytical studies and models. Particular focus on emissions and the role of decarbonisation on energy use, domestically and/or internationally
• Strong knowledge of statistics, econometric or engineering methods, and a demonstrated ability to use this knowledge in the design and delivery of analysis that is accepted by diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of integrated assessment models, such as The Integrated MARKAL-EFOM System (TIMES) model, is highly desirable
• Experience in designing and coding statistical models and creating visualizations to answer varied operational, business and/or regulatory questions. E.g skills in SQL and Excel and experience in languages such as R or Python

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