Specialist Market Modelling System
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Job Summary
Principal/Specialist - Market Modelling System
Department:System Design
Division:System Planning
Reference number:12841
Engagement type:Permanent
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 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 Team
AEMOs System Planning department is focused on efficient planning of the power system over the medium to long term to ensure system security and reliability requirements are met in the National Electricity Market (NEM). The System Planning department is responsible for AEMOs Integrated System Plan the 20-year blueprint guiding the future development of the east coasts power system as well as system security assessments such as the System Strength Reports and Inertia Reports.
System Planning is also responsible for a range of other engineering assessments and market modelling responsibilities. The teams analysis can trigger major infrastructure investment and our advice supports effective decision-making by both industry and government stakeholders. This is a critical function in AEMOs overall System Design division engineering a future power system that can securely and efficiently integrate large amounts of renewable energy resources.
About the role - open to Principal and/or Specialist level
As Specialist Analyst Market Modelling Systems youll provide subject matter expertise and quality assurance both internally and externally across major pieces of technical analysis. You will deliver compelling evidence-based advice to management that influences market modelling performance. This role should lead model development and improvement and support changes that might impact market modelling software and tools.
What you will be doing
- Turn business needs into smart practical system solutions - managing issue resolution coordinate upgrades and ensure modelling platforms stay robust compliant and fit for purpose.
- Provide input to consideration of IT changes and maintain awareness of system changes that may impact market modelling software tools and performance.
- Scope work packages and manage projects and/or programmes of work to maximise productivity balancing the need for analytical rigour with timely outcomes and escalate issues with proposed solutions to senior staff.
- Independently identify and act on modelling or methodology improvement opportunities that support team function bolster future power system operation or deliver other innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
- Lead the management and development of applications and tools used for market modelling data.
- Effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure modelling activities are seamlessly managed across teams including support for agreement renewals.
What you will bring to the role
- Relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in a related field such as engineering computer science physics or similar.
- A wealth of experience in the management of power system applications and automation tools.
- Ability to translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and evaluate design and implementation options for modelling portal enhancements.
- Skilled in designing developing and maintaining data pipelines market models and visual analytics to deliver actionable insights and support smarter planning decisions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement capability with experience representing technical requirements to external software solution providers and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in an engaging manner.
- In-depth understanding of data governance including version control software development life-cycle and data security.
- Demonstrated proficiency in advanced analytical and modelling platforms including Databricks PLEXOS RStudio Python and Power BI.
About Our Process
At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the application or interview process simply let us know by emailing us at
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- hardware
- Data Analysis
- Technical Support
About Company
AEMO manages electricity and gas systems and markets across Australia, helping to ensure Australians have access to affordable, secure and reliable energy.
