Project Planner Connections

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Division: System Design

Department: Onboarding & Connections

Reference number:12997

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.

Play a pivotal role in uplifting project delivery capability and reporting contributing to portfolio assurance within a closeknit trusted team. The Project Planner - Connections will shape schedules across a dynamic energy project portfolio.Partner with PMs to coordinate priorities in fast-paced settings. Role based in Melb Syd Adel or Brisbane. Great culture & benefits.

About the division & role
The System Design Division plays a critical role in AEMOs success driving the organisations collaborative and industry-wide efforts in meeting the engineering challenges of a net-zero energy system. The Division includes specialist areas in system planning forecasting future energy as well as onboarding and connections. The Onboarding and Connections Group manages AEMOs end to end process for connecting registering and commissioning generators into the National Electricity Market (NEM).

As a Project Planner in the Onboarding and Connections team you will play a key role in Australias energy transformation working collaboratively with generation developers and Network Service Providers to support successful project delivery. You will develop and manage detailed delivery plans across a diverse portfolio of connection projects spanning transmission distribution and emerging technologies supporting AEMOs advisory role. You will also partner with project teams to embed a consistent planning approach across the NEM engaging closely with stakeholders across industry government and AEMO to enable coordinated outcomes.

This position can be based in our Melbourne Brisbane Sydney or Adelaide offices.

What you will be doing

Develop detailed connection project plans with project managers and engineers for shared visibility
Estimate task effort and allocate engineering hours to support regional resourcing
Lead short and long term resource forecasting across regional teams
Engage collaboratively with stakeholders to align expectations and outcomes
Manage escalations and track scope time and cost variations with clear updates
Establish consistent delivery frameworks and portfolio reporting to guide priorities

This position is suited to a highly organised planner with strong scheduling expertise in MS Project (and ideally D365) experienced in coordinating numerous concurrent project schedules within fast-paced changing environments such as energy utilities infrastructure telecoms or IT and confident partnering with project teams to manage priorities across a dynamic portfolio.

What you will bring to the role

Education

Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline (project management engineering or a related field)
Recognised project management certification is well regarded.
Expert skills in using Microsoft Project.

Experience and Knowledge

Demonstrated planning experience across complex energy or engineering programs
Confident managing project controls and communicating technical delivery plans
Advanced Microsoft Project capability incl. macros reports and data analysis
Knowledge in PowerBI would be an added advantage
Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects within multidisciplinary teams
Strong stakeholder engagement negotiation and client-facing communication
Understanding of infrastructure commercial legal and regulatory contexts.

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

Division: System DesignDepartment: Onboarding & ConnectionsReference number:12997Engagement type:PermanentAEMO at the Heart of EnergyAEMO is Australias independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMOs purpose is to ensure safe reliable and affordable energy today and enable th...