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.
The Systems Commercial team is a key interface between the physical power system and electricity markets.
About the role In the role of Commercial Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering and managing commercial solutions for the procurement for non-market ancillary services and RERT within the National Electricity Market (NEM).
You will be pivotal in maintaining a commercial focus with all external parties wanting to provide operational system services on the NEM.
As the key interface between legal, finance and engineering teams throughout the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from initial tendering through to contract execution, you will be responsible for ensuring all technical requirements are contractually captured and commercial terms agreed.
You will lead vital commercial negotiations and oversee contract administration of the procured services.
You will also be required to use a high level of initiative and make independent decisions on commercial matters.
The role will also require you to provide mentoring to junior team members to maximise their skills and potential within the organisation.
Being within the AEMO operations Division, you may also be required to support operational functions during emergency.
What you will be doing The Commercial Specialist will be accountable for: Leading commercial negotiations for the procurement of Non-Market Ancillary Services (NMAS) and Reliability and Emergency Reserve Trader (RERT) whilst ensuring all technical requirements are contractually captured and manage the tender process.
Be the key interface between legal, finance and engineering teams throughout the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from initial tendering through to contract execution.
Developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to market participants, government, and regulatory bodies, prospective RERT/NMAS providers etc and managing & responding to their queries.
Support the SRAS procurement process to ensure that it is System Reliability Standard (SRS) and NER compliant.
Support and provide operational advice for procurement of NMAS and RERT services and operationalise signed agreements into AEMO contract management systems and databases.
What you will bring to the role Education / Certificates Bachelor's degree in engineering, legal, finance, commerce, or other relevant discipline Knowledge, and capabilities Relevant tertiary qualifications (Engineering, legal, finance, commerce, or other relevant discipline) supported by 10+ years' experience in commercial management.
Experience in commercial management of large-scale energy related contracts within the National Electricity Market would be highly regarded but not essential.
Extensive knowledge of the National Electricity Rules (NER) as it relates to NMAS and RERT (desirable).
Demonstrated commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
High level of commercial acumen to identify contract issues and develop proposed actions.
Ability to use effective contract management skills and negotiate fair contractual terms to AEMO and reduce costs to energy consumers.
Use strong stakeholder and leadership capabilities to influence others and successfully resolve contractual issues.
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.
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