Principal Analyst Innovation - Energy Operations

Division: Operations 

Department: Operations Transformation & Reform 

Reference number: 12972 

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  

AEMO’s Operations Transformation & Reform department has a pivotal role in driving forward the strategic transformation of operational capabilities to ensure readiness for evolving systems and markets. Looking ahead (up to 5 years), the department will support and enable Operations to manage energy system challenges through reform, technology, innovation and international best practice adoption.

You will champion new ways of working, provide operations leadership on pilot projects, and foster collaboration across the business and with external partners to address real operational challenges in transformative ways. You will drive seamless coordination and alignment, and establish new ways of working.

What you will be doing  

• Manage the pipeline of potential innovation and pilot projects, working across the business to understand the requirements, the priorities, the operational impact/benefit, risks and define the approach for implementation in conjunction with operations experts and the leadership team.


• Provide operations oversight and leadership on the newly established Operations Digital Incubator supporting agile delivery of small-scale technology fixes working in partnership with AEMO’s Digital division.


• Collaborate with digital and with the Operations Technology and Reform program to identify suitable technology approaches for pilot projects and the wider innovation space.


• Define an innovation approach and framework for Operations leading on building a culture of change and innovation.


• Coach and mentor more junior team members to build a high-performing team.  

What you will bring to the role  

• Tertiary qualification in electrical engineering, power systems, or related discipline, with understanding of power systems and markets.


• Further qualification in Project Management (e.g. CERT IV/Diploma etc), or equivalent in-house training and on the job experience.


• Proven ability to deliver complex programs of engineering work.


• Demonstrated experience in managing a variety of stakeholders with conflicting interests, negotiating agreed outcomes, and delivering these on time and to budget.


• Ability to interpret business requirements and manage delivery.

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]