Operations Analyst - Energy Market Risk & Compliance

Division: Operations 

Department: Operations Resilience 

Reference number: 12945 

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 Transformation & Reform department sits within AEMO’s Operations division and has a pivotal role to drive forward the strategic transformation of operational capabilities to ensure readiness for evolving systems and markets. Looking ahead, the department will support and enable Operations to manage energy system challenges through reform, technology, innovation and international best practice adoption. This department is responsible for embedding a culture of agility and innovation by embracing new ideas and responsible change that enhances system and market operations and is a critical interface between AEMO and our external stakeholders.   

You will be a central point of coordination and support to ensure operational teams effectively and efficiently manage risk and compliance obligations. Acting as a bridge between operational teams and enterprise risk & compliance, you will streamline communication, manage documentation, and track regulatory and technical requirements that support power system and market operations across Electricity and Gas markets. In addition, you will support initiatives that uplift risk and regulatory compliance management process and improve efficiency across operational functions.   

This role can be based at any of AEMO’s offices.   

What you will be doing  

• Act as the primary liaison between operational teams regarding corporate compliance, ensuring timely and accurate information flow.

• Maintain and update compliance documentation, registers and tracking systems to ensure obligations are met (primarily via the GRC system).

• Prepare and submit risk and compliance reports senior management visibility and as evidence for audits and regulatory reviews.

• Lead process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency of risk and compliance management across electricity and gas functions.  

What you will bring to the role  

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Experience in compliance management, documentation management, or regulatory reporting, ideally within the Energy sector or a similarly regulated industry.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills to manage multiple stakeholders.

• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving process gaps of inefficiencies.

• Data analysis experience 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]