Procedure Lead

Division: Operations

Department: Operations Transformation & Reform

Reference number:12827

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 role

The AEMO Operations Division is responsible for ensuring continued secure efficient operation of the National Electricity Market (NEM) while enabling the transition of the power system towards 100% renewables.

In this newly created role you will provide leadership and strategic direction for developing updating and maintaining the procedures that AEMO follow in carrying out the operation of electricity systems and markets.

What you will be doing

• Leadership and day-to-day oversight and coordination of procedure updates including support and development of staff across AEMO teams and assisting with them with the successful delivery of projects.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the required procedure changes consistent with the National Electricity Rules (NER) and National Energy Retail Rules (NERR).
• Provide status and compliance reporting on procedure updates on a regular basis.
• Develop and maintain a procedure library that supports identification of procedures relating to AEMOs various functions.
• Represent AEMO in a range of external forums.

What you will bring to the role

• Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline.
• Significant experience in the energy industry or industry in a similarly regulated market.
• Demonstrated experience in advocating negotiating and influencing outcomes in a complex technical/commercial/political environment often without direct policy guidance or precedents.
• Demonstrated communication skills and experience in giving presentations and in producing effective written communications for internal and external parties. Document management and technical writing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully leading and managing a diverse geographically dispersed team.

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home part timejob share hybrid optionsand 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

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