Who is AEMO?
We are the Australian Energy Market Operator. AEMO’s role is to design and operate a sustainable energy system that provides safe, reliable and affordable electricity and gas today, and to enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. All Australian governments are now committed to a net-zero economy for Australia by 2050, the first step of which is a net-zero energy system. We are collaborating with industry and other stakeholders to engineer electricity grids that can handle 100 per cent instantaneous renewable generation by 2025. The transition to renewable power is occurring at a world-leading pace. It is an exciting, momentous time to be part of this mission.
About the role
As Manager- Gas Forecasting you and your team will hold accountability for the forecasting of gas peak demand and consumption for energy consumers in the East Coast and West Coast gas markets, considering the energy market transition that is underway, and the forecast challenges that may eventuate across a range of alternative development futures.
You will also be responsible for interactions to support broader forecasting publications, including input development affecting gas and electricity forecasting, and the Integrated System Plan where it extends to consider gas demand.
What you will be doing
* Forecasting, reporting and stakeholder engagement on the Gas Statement of Opportunities and Integrated System Plan, and other engagement opportunities associated with AEMO’s long-term gas forecasting function.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of Departmental and Divisional Strategies and Plans, and team initiatives that support these strategies.
* Work closely with the Group Manager to manage current budgets and set future budgets.
* Modelling, reporting and stakeholder engagement on the GSOO and Integrated System Plan (regarding gas demand).
* Champion sound people management practices within the Team, across the division and organisation.
* Participate and contribute to the identification, reporting, assessment, and management of risk.
What you will bring to the role
* Relevant tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline, for example (operations, economics, statistics, data science, mathematics, Engineering)
* Significant industry or related experience in gas systems at a management level in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment and a wealth of experience in the energy industry.
* Experience in forecasting the future role of gas and the emerging opportunities provided by renewable gas and electrification would be advantageous.
* Detailed knowledge of the political, legal, and regulatory framework in which the energy industry operates.
Some of our employment benefits
* Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
* Professional development via projects, assignments, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and formal learning
* A full health and wellbeing program, discounted health insurance, gym membership and other concessions
* Free salary continuance insurance and annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility)
* Up to 4 days volunteering leave per year
* A comprehensive and professional Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We are AEMO
At AEMO, our core values aren’t just ‘words on a wall’ – we are a purpose-based organisation at the centre of our energy future, and we stand for integrity, inclusiveness, empowerment and excellence.
As we continue to innovate and work on some world-first, ground-breaking projects, we need to attract the brightest people and provide opportunities to contribute, stretch and grow. We actively encourage you to bring your whole self to work, so that together we can do better, be better, and love our work. For this reason, inviting difference and leading inclusively is a core part of our culture. We challenge ourselves to take bold actions to improve the experience for all our people, with a current focus on gender, flexibility, (dis)ability and our First Nation peoples.
If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information, or apply now.
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