AEMO broke new ground in 2009 when multiple market operator entities in electricity and gas merged to form one united body.

Employing over 500 people across four Australian states, AEMO plays an integral role within the energy sector. We are involved with multiple states, jurisdictions and communities to deliver an array of gas and electricity market, operational and planning functions. Our vision is to be pivotal to markets that secure Australia’s energy needs.

AEMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and aims to provide a positive, exciting and rewarding workplace. If you truly want to make a difference, read more about the career that is waiting for you at AEMO by visiting our pages above.

 

With its broad national focus for the future, AEMO’s objectives are to promote efficient investment in and operation of Australia’s electricity and gas markets for the long-term interests of consumers – with respect to price, quality, safety, reliability and security of energy supply.

We deliver an array of gas and electricity market, operational, planning functions across the energy industry.

Markets

AEMO manages both wholesale and retail markets in electricity and gas across eastern and south-eastern Australia.

Operations

As a wholesale market operator, AEMO also oversees the vital system operations and security of Australia’s National Electricity Market and Victorian gas transmission network.

Planning

In its role as National Transmission Planner, AEMO delivers essential planning advice and forecasting to guide long term investment in Australia’s energy network infrastructure and resource management.

Development

AEMO works in consultation with industry and government to further develop and improve Australia’s gas and electricity markets.

AEMO has been established as a corporate entity limited by guarantee under the Corporations Law and operates on a cost recovery basis. Its structure is split between government and industry members, respectively 60 and 40 per cent, with this arrangement to be reviewed after the first three years of operation. Government members include the Queensland, New South Wales, Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian state governments, the Commonwealth and the Australian Capital Territory.

Working at AEMO offers you the chance to contribute to the future of energy in Australia. We think that’s a pretty powerful reason for joining.

We employ people from a diverse range of fields and offer career opportunities in Engineering, Software Development, Business Analysis, Power Systems Operations, Administration, Human Resources, Metering, Finance, and Transmission Services.

As an AEMO team member, you can look forward to wide-ranging benefits and rewards including:

• flexible work arrangements
• graduate program
• paid parental leave
• relocation assistance
• competitive remuneration
• income protection insurance
• shift and on call allowances
• great locations
• employee assistance program
• health and wellbeing programs
• social clubs
• professional association memberships
• study leave
• development opportunities

Our people are passionate about what they do and work together for Australia’s energy future. We share a common purpose, and have developed a culture where we value:

Every voice

• AEMO is engaged and receptive

Our stakeholders

• AEMO is stakeholder focused and responsive

One team

• AEMO is united and coherent

Commitment and Delivery

• Our people are dedicated and accountable.

On joining AEMO you will be part of a professional, intelligent workforce that is culturally diverse. Our people are highly regarded and eminent in the industry, and within our teams we have numerous subject matter experts in their field.

We value and respect each person’s individual talents and personality, and strongly believe in rewarding performance and encouraging your development so you can meet the career goals you have set for yourself.

We place a high priority on the safety and well-being of our people and we are conscious of minimising our corporate environmental footprint where ever possible.

We want you to be able to perform at your best, and to have the opportunity to grow in your journey with us. That’s why we have created a support and team structure that nurtures talent and rewards effort.

We actively promote career progression and expose our people to project work, stretch assignments and job rotation programs. Our four main locations in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide provides the flexibility and opportunity for our people to expand their expertise and experience. 

We also encourage professional development and offer various ways to assist you through:

• fee reimbursement
• study leave
• training and conferences
• project work
• job rotation
• lateral moves

Our main goal is that you are motivated and inspired to learn and grow in your role.

To support your career aspirations, we also have a number of development programs available including:

• Graduate Development Program
• Vacation Students Program
• Engineers Australia Professional Development Program
• Australian Power Industry Bursary Program

What we offer graduates

The AEMO Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a three-year rotational development program whereby graduates will gain experience in separate business areas across AEMO. You will have the opportunity to gain sound training in either gas, electricity or information technology by working alongside a team of technical experts while developing your professional career.

The program is targeted specifically at graduates who are looking for a unique and challenging career within the Australian energy industry.

Benefits of being part of the AEMO GDP

For AEMO, graduates are an important part of our business and we understand that by employing high performing graduates and providing you with a quality experience as an AEMO employee, our workforce will be enhanced and your career will be off to a solid start.

Throughout the AEMO Graduate Development Program, successful graduates will enjoy the benefits of:

• Working alongside recognised industry experts
• Experience working on real projects with real responsibility
• Friendly, personable culture
• Work in a variety of business units on the rotation program
• Annual Personal Development plans
• Competitive salary and conditions including salary sacrifice options
• Active social clubs / activities
• Post Graduate Study Assistance Program

The AEMO GDP Rotation Schedule

The AEMO Graduate Development Program (GDP) is completed over 3 years and comprises 4 rotations through different Divisions within AEMO.  Each rotation offers a different perspective of the National Electricity Market (NEM) and Victorian Gas Market and as a graduate you will have the opportunity to work with local and interstate teams and learn from a range of AEMO team members.

Each Development Program consists of multiple rotations of approximately 9 months in duration.

AEMO is seeking Graduates with:

• Conceptual and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills
• Adaptability, initiative and resourcefulness
• Customer skills
• Written communication skills
• Technical skills

 

Selection Process and Key Dates

Applications for the 2011/2012 Graduate Program have now closed.

Information regarding the recruitment for our 2012/ 2013 Graduate Program will be made available in March 2012.

 

Contacts and Communication

More information on the AEMO GDP will be made available on this site as it is available and any ongoing updates will be sent to you via email once you have applied.

If you require further information before this time please contact Graduate Programs Australia 1300 13 16 19 or email your enquiry to aemo@graduateprograms.com.au.