Energy Analyst - DER

Division: Operations 

Department: Operations Transformation & Reform 

Reference number: 12985 

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.  

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  

The DER Program Delivery team is responsible for implementing a range of market reforms related to integrating distributed energy resources (DER) and demand side response initiatives into the NEM, including projects arising from the Energy Security Board (ESB) Post 2025 Market Design Final Advice to Energy Ministers and the Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Taskforce. The team supports and delivers these market reforms and improvements to critical systems and markets efficiently, cooperatively and cost-effectively., The Operations Transformation & Reform department has a pivotal role to drive forward the strategic transformation of operational capabilities to ensure readiness for evolving systems and markets.  

The energy industry is transitioning to an eco-system of grid scale, distributed energy providers and consumers, looking to offer services to each other or to AEMO to operate a sustainable energy system that provides affordable, safe and reliable energy. You will participate in developing and executing DER projects through the management of business requirements, scope, costs, and resources. The role will also assist in analysing complex problems and changes to regulatory instruments. This will be to identify technical issues and areas of impacts to business systems and processes for AEMO and market participants in the electricity operations. The role may also assist in projects related to updating and maintaining a register of DER assets held by AEMO.  

What you will be doing  

• Work collaboratively with other AEMO teams and industry working groups in the analysis of complex issues and development of recommendations to improve the electricity market rules, procedures, and business processes in relation to the integration of DER.

• Support project lead(s) to prepare materials to consult with market participants, regulators, policy makers and internally within AEMO on changes and improvements to electricity market rules, procedures, and business processes

• Liaise with AEMO operational teams on the analysis of issues, identification of business and system requirements, and the development of solutions and / or recommendations

• Cultivate productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

• Assist with updating and maintaining a register of DER assets held by AEMO to support complementary activities in the team  

What you will bring to the role  

• Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline (e.g. engineering, mathematics, economics, law, commerce, finance, arts) or relevant industry experience. 

• Experience in the energy or related industry relevant to the development and operation of regulated markets strongly preferred.

• Good analytical skills including the interpretation and application of business processes and systems

• An understand energy industry regulatory frameworks, policies, and procedures is desirable.

• Some coding skills and experience in developing data-driven analytical insights particularly in relation to DER would be highly regarded.    

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 requirements to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us at [email protected]