Principal Analyst - Demonstrated experience in energy investment planning coupled with extensive expertise in energy market modelling.
Able to be based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth or Sydney.
Hybrid working, excellent company culture, great benefits including bonus!
Utilise your strong analytical skills using market simulation tools (PLEXOS, SQL, R, Power BI).
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 mission in the energy sector.
AEMO's System Planning team plans the orderly transformation of Australia's electricity networks while maintaining reliable and secure energy supplies.
AEMO's planning division is responsible for providing medium- and long-term forecasts of Australia's energy supply and system services adequacy.
The team is responsible for delivering critical insight that underpins many of our major studies, reports, and reliability processes.
The studies are used both internally and externally to support decision making around reliability and system security assessments, major investment transactions, policy, regulatory, and other activities.
The role would suit a person from an economics, commerce, finance, mathematics, and engineering background, and who has confidence in interpreting data (validating and cross checking) when drafting technical reports.
About the role In this position, you will lead the development and implementation of strategies to enhance modelling capabilities supporting the Integrated System Plan (ISP), focusing on both electricity and gas markets.
You will oversee the review of ISP techno-economic models, ensuring robust conclusions and insights are developed from different perspectives.
Additionally, you will drive medium and long term energy market modelling, supporting decision making in transmission planning, investment analysis, and policy formulation.
You will lead model development and improvements to better understand and address integration challenges in a future energy system, particularly with high renewable penetration and a transitioning power grid.
This will involve creating long-term forecasts using various modelling techniques, from market optimisation to machine learning.
You'll also interpret complex data on sector transitions and disruptive industry changes, working with stakeholders to provide strategic advice and forecasts to navigate this evolving energy landscape.
What you will be doing Lead high-quality market modelling and analysis for electricity and gas market performance and development.
Develop expertise in project and people management, providing coaching and mentoring to junior team members.
Manage work packages and projects, ensuring timely, high-quality outcomes while balancing analytical rigor with productivity.
Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and open communication.
Lead the development of reports and publications, translating complex analysis into clear insights for diverse audiences.
What you will bring to the role Education Tertiary qualification in a relevant field (e.g., economics, mathematics, engineering, physics).
Significant experience in investment planning, energy market modelling, and forecasting, with strong skills in data interpretation and analysis.
Experience and Knowledge Proven expertise in investment planning frameworks and market simulation tools (e.g., PLEXOS, Excel, SQL, R, Power BI).
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
Experience leading technical studies, interpreting results, and preparing complex reports.
Demonstrated ability to manage small analytical teams and deliver high-quality outcomes on time.
Knowledge of AEMO's role, NEM operations, and regulatory/investment frameworks in Australian energy markets.
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, or religion.
We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process, simply let the us know by emailing us at If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information.