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About Us

Globally, energy markets are in transition to a net zero future and the entities within these markets are transforming their underlying business models to ensure that they stay relevant, sustainable and profitable. As one of Australia’s largest energy providers, we are proud of our purpose to lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all. 

This is where you come in!

About the Role

As our new Portfolio Analyst you will join the Future Portfolio Analysis team where you will work with a passionate and collaborative team who are focused on the National Electricity Market transitioning to a low emissions grid with high levels of renewable energy and storage. You will assist with the development of the future energy supply portfolio and support portfolio optimisation. Additional responsibilities include:

• Support and undertake long-term market modelling using Plexos energy simulation software
• Maintain key Plexos database technical inputs and prepare reconciliations with AEMO planning assumptions
• Support the development of business cases for new investments

• Prepare key economic analysis for long-term market modelling such as revenue sufficiency testing for existing generators and NPV analysis for new entrants

• Build and utilise Tableau or other visualisation workbooks to prepare analysis of results and key on market modelling outputs
• Analyse the impact of new developments on retail hedging costs and risks

About You:

To be successful in the role, you will have an understanding and passion for the wholesale energy market. You will be naturally analytical, inquisitive and have want to expand your commercial acumen. This role will give you the opportunity to learn or further develop electricity market modelling skills. Additionally you will have some of the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in a quantitative discipline eg Engineering, Science, Data Analytics (Minimum grade point average of Distinction achieved throughout tertiary studies)
• A minimum of two years’ experience with energy markets
• Strong data handling, management and analysis skills and experience with Tableau or cloud-based data tools such as Databricks

• Experience with Plexos or other electricity market simulation software (Desirable)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to put structure and framing around complex and ambiguous problem statements
• Experience with risk management products such as financial derivatives and insurance products

If you share our passion for a clean energy future for all and want to join us #Doing. Not just dreaming, then click the 'Apply’ button. 

For further information, please contact Michael McGookin at michael.mcgookin@energyaustralia.com.au Why Us?

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our people can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTI employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome.  We offer;

• Discounts on your energy bills for you, your friends and family
• Recharge and relax with two extra days of leave each year. We call them recharge days.
• Choose your own public holidays. Take them as they fall or on a day that is more convenient or culturally significant to you!
• We offer 20 weeks paid parental leave that’s completely gender-equal.
• Balance Life and Work through our Energise program giving the freedom to choose when, where and how you work.