Analyst - Operational Forecasting

Division: Operations

Department: Near-Time Operations

Reference number: 13148

Engagement type: Permanent

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s 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

AEMO’s Near-Time Operations division plays a critical role in real-time electricity system operations across Australia. The division is responsible for supporting AEMO’s control rooms through the delivery of high-quality data, systems, training, assessment, and operational planning advice. Within Near-Time Operations, the Operational Forecasting team is responsible for the short-term forecasts that feed into key operational and market systems in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM).

You will be on the frontline of Australia’s electricity transition and support AEMO’s real-time control rooms navigate the energy transition. you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of forecast models for electricity demand, distributed photovoltaics (PV), and variable renewable energy generation central to AEMO’s market systems. You will engage with a wide range of external stakeholders, including energy market participants, weather service providers, software vendors, energy regulators and rule makers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage operational forecasting models for electricity demand, rooftop PV, grid-scale solar farms and wind farms, including the development of forecast models and daily forecast checks.
• Work closely with AEMO’s weather providers and control rooms to translate weather risks into system impacts and ensure operators have the information they need.
• Lead or support work in upgrading our forecasting models to improve model performance.
• Contribute energy and weather information and insights into operational advisories, power system incident reviews and market reports to support secure and reliable power system operations.
• Support upgrades of forecasting applications, reform deliveries and digital enhancements to improve the performance and reliability of forecasting systems and processes.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Tertiary qualifications in science, engineering, mathematics, meteorology or a related statistical discipline.
• Experience in the energy sector or similar industry is desirable, but not essential, preferably in an operations, forecasting, or analytical role.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and visualisation techniques such as PowerBI, Databricks, SQL, Excel, R, and Python.
• Experience in statistical modelling and model improvement will be highly regarded.
• Experience preparing high-quality reports and presentations to communicate technical information to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job 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 requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t [email protected]