Principal Analyst

Division: Western Australia & Strategy

Department: WA Market Development & Energy Procurement

Reference number: 13158

Engagement type: Permanent

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

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

Play a key role in evolving Western Australia’s energy markets through targeted reform. Within AEMO’s WA Market Development and Energy Procurement division , the WA Distributed Markets team is leading the integration of D istributed Energy Resources (D ER ) into the W holesale Electricity Market (W EM ) and South West Interconnected System (SWIS ) .

Working in the WA Distributed Markets team, AEMO’s centre of expertise for DER and market design, you will help deliver reforms under the DER Roadmap and advance priorities for effective DER integration.

As a Principal Analyst, you will apply deep expertise across energy markets, systems and processes to assess, influence and implement market reforms aligned with AEMO’s strategy. You will represent AEMO’s interests while working closely with internal teams, industry and policy makers to progress market development outcomes.

What You Will Be Doing

• Represent AEMO in Project Jupiter, a multi-year cross organisational project to integrate DER into the WEM and SWIS, ensuring that AEMO is represented adequately in working groups and system and market operator requirements are delivered
• Provide technical expertise and business leadership to support the design and internal implementation of DER reforms, including new systems, processes and transition to operation; with a focus on practical, cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Influence reform direction and outcomes by working closely with industry, regulators and policy makers, contributing to policy development, rule drafting and stakeholder consultation.
• Contribute to AEMO’s input into complex market reforms, government initiatives and market reviews, collaborating across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support operational issue resolution, broader market development activities and team capability through guidance, oversight and mentoring.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Tertiary qualification in economics, engineering or a related analytical discipline (e.g. IT, computer science, business, law, regulation or policy).
• Significant experience in complex analytical, regulatory or operational roles within the energy, utilities or comparable sectors, with a strong understanding of energy markets, DER and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong industry credibility with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships and influence stakeholders across complex environments.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly through high-quality written reports and presentations, supported by strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience leading or contributing to complex projects across teams and organisations, with the ability to provide guidance and support to others; prior people leadership experience is advantageous.

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]