Responsibilities
- Lead the development and assessment of PSCAD, PSS®E and other power system models for new technologies, collaborating closely with AEMO engineering teams to ensure their effective integration into the existing power system.
- Provide technical leadership on emerging technology integration, major plant connections, streamlined connection processes, and regulatory implementation across complex projects.
- Facilitate consultation and workshops with internal and external experts, negotiate technical outcomes with diverse stakeholders, and contribute to stakeholder management plans for major connection initiatives.
- Direct and coordinate technical resources, including consultants to deliver timely, high-quality support aligned with project, proponent, and government timeframes.
- Prepare clear technical and non-technical communications, lead process improvements arising from regulatory or system changes, and proactively strengthen AEMO’s reputation as a trusted partner across industry and government.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in working on establishment or reform projects that require extensive stakeholder engagement and negotiation, as well as NER change management and implementation.
- Proven ability to shape and deliver outcomes across stakeholders with competing interests, negotiating aligned solutions and delivering them on time and within budget.
- Experience working with diverse, matrixed teams with varying skills and objectives, coordinating their contributions to meet time and budget requirements.
- Understanding of the NER, the NEM, and the Rule change framework, along with awareness of the commercial drivers and challenges faced by transmission businesses, generation developers, and customers
Nice to Have
- Engineering, stakeholder, project management, or relevant regulatory/policy qualifications, with policy or regulatory experience considered an advantage.
Benefits
- 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).
