This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in Mel/Syd/Brisbane/Adelaide/Perth.
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 Team & the Position The AEMO's 'Strategy, Architecture & Emerging Technologies' team is responsible for the following core functions: The maintenance of AEMO's technology strategy and its alignment with the AEMO business vision, goals, and strategic imperatives to ensure that the Digital strategy is maintained / updated as part of company planning processes.
Establish AI/ML capability at AEMO, including AI platforms and solutions, and data/AI governance.
The development and evolution of the architecture plans (Business, Cyber Security, Data, Application and Technology and roadmaps) to guide the development of systems and platforms and support AEMO's strategic imperatives.
Solution architecture, process, and business analysis for all business domains to support AEMO's change agenda and transformation initiatives.
Overall Architecture governance Position Responsibilities Deliver solution architecture for reform across NEM (National Electricity Market), WEM (Wholesale Electricity Market) and Gas portfolios.
Provide architectural oversight, articulate, and negotiate architectural direction to the reform owners, internal and external stakeholders, and digital partners.
Work with Program Architects to provide portfolio specific road maps with a clear view on the target state.
Lead a high-performance Solution architecture team, deliver fit for purpose solution architecture.
Ensure solution design complies with enterprise architecture principles and standards through design governance and provide direction to allocated solution architects in the program.
Work closely with the Process Architecture team and Business Analysts to ensure solution architecture is fully aligned with process design and requirements.
Ensure Solution Architects follow architectural governance, specifically Solution Integrity Design Authority (SIDA), Architecture Review Board (ARB).
Planning and resource allocation.
Assist with long term staffing decisions, forecast how the team will service future projects.
Work closely with Portfolio Delivery Managers, Program and Project Managers and Enterprise Portfolio Office to proactively forecast and plan for demand.
Ensure capex recovery is on target.
Position Requirements Skills & Experience: Lead and manage a team of specialists.
Solution architecture including guidance and direction, resource management.
Primary architecture interface for NEM, WEM and Gas Directly support the Group Manager, in development of roadmaps for NEM, WEM and Gas Ensure any escalations across NEM, WEM and Gas are effectively dealt with.
Act in accordance with HR, operational and financial delegations.
Exercise sound managerial judgement and influence in adopting an AEMO position or commitment to actions.
Provide advice, based on experience, on the risk profile and cost of projects, and choose the appropriate balance between innovation, cost and the risk of the project to the reliability and performance of the systems.
Provide input and sign off decisions on standards and architecture.
Education/ professional Certifications: Preferably with degree qualifications in Engineering or equivalent Preferably with recognised professional certification in TOGAF or other architecture methodologies Leadership training 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, or religion.
If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information.
