NEM Settlements Analyst

Division: Operations 

Department: Market Management 

Reference number: 13147 

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

The Operations division is responsible for operating today’s systems and market securely and reliably, along with supporting AEMO to navigate the energy future. The Market Management department sits within the Operations division and is responsible for the sound financial management of Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM), Western Australian Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) and east coast gas markets. The functions include settlement, prudential management, metering and retail market operations.

You will use your analytical skills and operational knowledge to execute complex operational processes in compliance with relevant regulations, rules and procedures. This will contribute to ongoing market enhancement and process improvement.   

Provide high quality stakeholder support and establish excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What you will be doing

• Perform BAU settlement activities, including daily processing, validation, and reconciliation tasks to ensure accurate and timely delivery of settlement outcomes.


• Identify and undertake root cause analysis to identify, report, assess and manage technical and operational issues and risks.


• Recommend process improvements that reduce compliance risk and improve operational efficiency and organisational capability.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, provide high quality support and respond to detailed market queries.


• Understand and effectively communicate detailed concepts. 

What you will bring to the role

• Degree in economics, computing, commerce, engineering, science or a related discipline.


• Experience in a commercial or regulatory environments operating in compliance with technical documents and/or legal instruments, such as rules and regulations.


• Adept with technology tools such as Excel Neo, Power BI, Python and SQL.


• Demonstrated ability to develop high quality written reports and deliver effective presentations which communicate technical concepts


• A real passion to understand the key issues impacting the energy sector.

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]