Analyst Forecasting 12 month fixed term contract
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Job Summary
Division: System Design
Department: Forecasting
Reference number:12950
Engagement type:Fixed Term Contract
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.
Energy sector - apply modelling skills using R Python Databricks. Combine your energy sector knowledge and advanced modelling to forecast medium to long term consumer electricity demand. Great company culture able to be based in Melbourne Sydney Brisbane Perth Adelaide and Hobart. For those who enjoy rigorous analysis and working through complex data. 12 month fixed term contract.
About the division
AEMOs forecasting division is responsible for providing long and medium-term forecasts of Australias energy supply and demand. The team is responsible for delivering critical data that underpins many of our major reports including AEMOs Medium Term Projected Assessment of System Adequacy Gas Statement of Opportunities Electricity Statement of Opportunities Integrated System Plan and South Australian Electricity Report.
The team provides: Regional electricity consumption forecasts for the National Electricity Market and the Wholesale Energy Market. The pipeline of future generation and battery projects currently progressing. Reliability forecasts. Analysis of gas and electricity system developments costs and benefits under a range of scenarios for the next twenty years. Bespoke analysis to support decision making both internal and external to AEMO.
The position has the flexibility to be based out of any of our offices in Sydney (two locations CBD and Norwest) Melbourne Brisbane Perth Adelaide Hobart.
What you will be doing
You will assist in developing advising and clearly communicating medium to long term electricity demand forecasts using a mix of machine learning statistical econometric and engineering approaches. These forecasts are producedat both regional and fine spatial levels and are used internally and externally to support reliability and system security assessments major investment decisions and policy and regulatory activities.
The Analyst will design test and refine electricity demand forecasting models using advanced methods and energy sector expertise and document insights and conclusions clearly for diverse internal and external audiences. You will analyse market and industry developments impacting Australias evolving energy systems and maintain high-quality documentation to capture process improvements and methodological this position you will mentor and support graduates and students in delivering high-quality analytical work.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a secondment backfill position within a collaborative people first team.
Education/Certificates
Bachelor or advanced degree in a quantitative and/or business discipline.
Experience & Knowledge
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex analysis clearly
- Sound knowledge of the energy sector and AEMOs political legal and regulatory context or the ability to rapidly acquire it
- Experience in demand forecasting and applied analytical work across operational business and regulatory questions
- Capability to design and develop conceptual models and interrogate large datasets using databases
- Proficiency coding models in tools such as R Python Databricks or similar.
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
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Key Skills
- IVR
- SOAP
- Avaya
- Solaris
- Cost Accounting Standards
- Database Design
- Hibernate
- ITIL
- Weblogic
- Express.js
- Contracts
- ASP
About Company
AEMO manages electricity and gas systems and markets across Australia, helping to ensure Australians have access to affordable, secure and reliable energy.
