Team Lead - Connections Modelling

Team Lead - Connections Modelling

Department:System Design

Division:Onboarding & Connections

Reference number:12278

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australias independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMOs purpose is to ensure safe reliable and least-cost 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. AEMO with industry government and consumers 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

At the forefront of Australias energy transformation AEMOs System Design division leads the strategic planning of our evolving power system. As the nation accelerates towards a renewable future driven by the electrification of transport industry and beyond were seeing an unprecedented surge in transmission and distribution connection projects.

The Onboarding and Connections group play a pivotal role in this transition overseeing the end-to-end process of connecting registering and commissioning new generators into the National Electricity Market (NEM).

With over 160 GW of new generation forecasted to connect over the next three decades youll be at the heart of integrating cutting-edge technologies from wind solar and hydro to battery storage and hydrogen plants. This is your opportunity to help shape a cleaner more resilient energy future.

What you will be doing

• Lead a high-performing technical team focused on OEM modelling of generating systems and technical support across all phases of the generator connections process from pre-application through to application and registration. This role also includes driving technical capability development and overseeing the teams day-to-day operations.
• Drive regulatory excellence by providing strategic support and ensuring seamless integration of technical reform outcomes stemming from the Connection Reform initiatives (CRI).
• Facilitate strategic discussions with OEMs developers and Network Service Providers (NSPs) to align on modelling activities and address system strength challenges ensuring collaborative technically sound outcomes.
• Contribute to the central hub of technical expertise on emerging technologies while actively engaging with the Power System Modelling Reference Group (PSMRG) to shape industry-leading modelling practices.
• Champion a culture of service and collaboration where trusted client partnerships and teamwork drive shared success.

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering or other discipline relevant to power system analysis. Chartership electrical engineering credential is well regarded.
• Proven track record of successfully leading medium to large-scale technical teams delivering complex projects with precision and impact.
• Demonstrated experience in cultivating and elevating technical expertise within teams through structured transparent and empowering leadership approach.
• Extensive hands-on experience in generator plant modelling with deep knowledge of the national Electricity Market (NEM) generator connection process.
• Decisive and transparent in decision-making thriving in high-visibility environments where accountability and clarity are key.

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 networksjob 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

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