Manager Victorian Connections (Wind, Solar and Data Centres)

Division: System Design

Department: Victorian Power Systems Analysis

Reference number:13068

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.

Be at the centre of one of the most dynamic shifts in Victorias energy landscape shaping major connection and infrastructure projects. Play a lead role in the energy transition through influential partnership between AEMO and VicGrid. The Manager - Victorian Connections (Wind Solar and Data Centres) will enable and inspire a high performing team of technical engineers and engage with network and industry stakeholders to shape the Victorian transmission system. Open on location across our offices in Australia.

About the division and role

The Victorian Power System Analysis group is accountable for planning the transmission system making network investment recommendations assessing the connection of new generators and loads in Victoria and ensuring these investments do not adversely impact the power system as a whole. The group plays a key role in successfully navigating the energy future by determining investments and approaches that are in the best interest of consumers and by acting as a trusted advisor for VicGrid in meeting its obligations as Transmission Network Service Provider in Victoria.

Reporting into the Group Manager Victorian Power Systems Analysis you will oversee a team of highly skilled engineers delivering complex generation demand and storage connection projects. These projects play a critical role in supporting a secure reliable and affordable Victorian energy system as Australia transitions to net zero.

Working closely with the Manager Victorian Synchronous and Storage Connections this role ensures a coordinated and consistent grid connection approach across all technology types.

The position is central to enabling major energy connections in Victoria ensuring projects are effectively integrated and operated within the network. Success in this role requires strong collaboration across AEMO and VicGrid and trusted partnerships with connection proponents and network service providers across the National Electricity Market.

As a leader you will guide your team with integrity authenticity and carefostering an inclusive environment and empowering delivery of high quality technical advice and assessments. This role sits within the Victorian Power Systems Analysis group and contributes to the broader enterprise leadership team.

What you will be doing

• Enable a team of 12 power system engineers (graduate to specialist) delivering timely high-quality connection modelling and technical advice for the Victorian power system.
• Partner with AEMO VicGrid and industry stakeholders to develop innovative approaches for assessing new technologies and system impacts.
• Represent AEMO and VicGrid in joint planning activities with internal teams network service providers and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical advisory support to VicGrid and the Victorian Government on integrating generation load and storage into the network.
• Build and oversee a high-performing inclusive team aligned to AEMOs values of connection character and commitment.
• Oversee team operations including budget workforce planning risk and performance management ensuring delivery outcomes and effective escalation.

Youll help shape how the connections space evolves bringing fresh thinking and leaving a genuine imprint on the system. Working across complex and often competing stakeholder priorities youll act as a trusted voicetranslating technical insight asking the right questions and influencing outcomes to protect system integrity. You will build team capability set clear direction and drive delivery.

While Melbourne is preferred were open on location across our offices for the right person with strong Australian energy market experience. An understanding of the Victorian regulatory and connections landscape is desirable.

What you will bring to the role

Education/Certificates

1. Appropriate tertiary and/or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (for example engineering physics mathematics or other discipline relevant to power systems analysis).
2. Awarded or eligibility to apply for relevant engineering registration (including RPEV).

Experience & Knowledge

• Significant experience in modelling generator and power system behaviour delivering technical solutions using tools such as PSCAD PSSE (V34) DIgSILENT PowerFactory SSAT Mudpack and Matlab.
• Proven experience leading geographically dispersed technical teams including recruitment performance management budgeting reporting and mentoring.
• Deep expertise in the electricity industry and regulatory environment particularly generator technical requirements.
• Strong client-facing experience with well-developed interpersonal negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Detailed understanding of the political legal and regulatory frameworks governing the energy sector including Victorian jurisdictional arrangements.
• Experience engaging with government agencies contributing to policy development and supporting the planning and construction of power system assets; familiarity with the National Electricity Rules (NER) is highly desirable.

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

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