Project Admin Coordinator - Energy Market Registration

Division: System Design 

Department: Onboarding & Connections 

Reference number: 13388 

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 Team:
The Onboarding & Connections division plays a critical role in supporting Australia's energy markets by managing AEMO's end-to-end connection and market registration processes across the National Electricity Market (NEM) and wholesale and retail energy sectors.

Within this division, the Market Registration team is responsible for facilitating the onboarding experience for new and existing market participants. Working collaboratively with applicants and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, the team delivers a robust, impartial and customer-focused registration process, with a strong emphasis on building constructive partnerships with applicants and supporting them through their registration journey. This partnership-based approach enables smooth market entry and contributes to the effective operation of Australia's energy markets

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support our Market Registration team. In this varied and fast-paced role, you will provide coordination and administrative support across onboarding activities, market registration processes, annual reviews and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Acting as a key point of coordination for the team, you will help ensure applications, documentation, communications and governance processes are managed efficiently while contributing to the continuous improvement of our onboarding and registration services.

This role will suit someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys managing multiple priorities and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative and coordination support.

This role can be based in any Australian capital city.

What you will be doing

• Coordinate onboarding and market registration activities across the business.


• Manage the onboarding mailbox, triaging enquiries and allocating applications.


• Track and follow up on market review actions and deliverables.


• Provide administrative and coordination support to the Market Registration team.


• Coordinate meetings, governance activities, agendas, minutes and records of decisions.


• Maintain and update website content, procedures, templates and business documentation.


• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support successful onboarding outcomes.

What you will bring to the role

Experience and Knowledge

• Tertiary or postgraduate qualification in business, or equivalent experience.


• A minimum of 3 years in a coordination or administrative role within a corporate environment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-focused approach.


• Confidence building relationships and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.


• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

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]