Group Manager - System Engineering

Division: Operations 

Department: System Engineering 

Reference number: 13263 

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 is recruiting a Group Manager - Systems Engineering, a role which will help shape the future of Australia's Energy System. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most important engineering functions in Australia's energy sector, heading a highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering team, and working alongside industry leaders, market participants, governments, regulators and technology providers, turning complex power system challenges into practical operational solutions.

This position is available in multiple locations.

What you will be doing

• Performing technical analysis and simulations to assess future system needs, identifying capability gaps, developing operational solutions and procuring system services to close these gaps.
• Spearheading the engineering design and implementation of system changes to support operational transformation and future-state readiness.
• Providing technical leadership, and project delivery, for the integration and operational enablement of Distributed Energy Resources across the power system.
• Delivering advanced engineering analysis and insights to support operational performance, system resilience, and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing the technical assessment and operational readiness of new generator and load connections to ensure safe and compliant integration, in collaborator with AEMO’s Systems Design team.

What you will bring to the role 

We're seeking an exceptional engineering leader with a deep understanding of power system operations, strong commercial and stakeholder acumen, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. You'll bring extensive industry experience, a strategic mindset, and the ability to inspire teams while delivering outcomes that matter to Australia's energy future. 

You will require:

• Tertiary qualifications in power system/electrical engineering.
• Extensive experience across energy system operation and market design with deep power-system engineering expertise.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams delivering operational engineering changes in a complex regulated environment.
• Strong track record in DER technical integration and performance management.
• Stakeholder management experience with market participants, networks, OEMs, market bodies and regulators.

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 ******@aemo.com.au