Senior Manager - Energy Markets

Overview

Lead NEM energy market modelling projects and advise clients on investment, policy and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• market modelling
• model development
• report production
• client management
• team coordination
• business development

Tasks

This role will be responsible for delivering complex energy market modelling assignments, guiding clients through investment, strategy, and policy decisions across the National Electricity Market (NEM) and wider energy transition. -Coordinate cross-functional advisory teams to ensure high-quality, accurate, and timely project delivery. -Mentor and supervise junior consultants, maintaining high analytical and consulting standards. -Lead and manage end-to-end energy market modelling projects, focusing on NEM operations, market design, transmission planning, and renewable integration. -Produce modelling outputs, insights, and reports that inform investment decisions, policy reform, and commercial strategy. -Support business development, including proposal development, scoping, and thought-leadership activities. -Contribute to broader energy strategy and regulatory advisory work where modelling insights are required. -Develop, calibrate, and interpret wholesale electricity market models using tools such as PLEXOS, Aurora, or PROPHET. -Manage client relationships as the key point of contact across major advisory engagements.

Requirements

• plexos
• aurora
• prophet
• energy economics
• consulting
• team leadership

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Energy Market Modelling professional to join a leading Energy Markets & Advisory team, operating across Australia with flexible hybrid working. The position requires strong technical modelling capability, consulting experience, and the ability to lead both internal teams and external client engagements. You will work closely with developers, utilities, regulators, and investors to deliver high-impact modelling and advisory projects. -Proven hands-on experience in energy market modelling within the NEM (or similar international power markets). -Experience with PLEXOS, Aurora, PROPHET, or equivalent modelling platforms is strongly preferred. -Demonstrated ability to lead modelling projects and manage client stakeholders. -Background in energy economics, engineering, mathematics, data science, or a similar analytical discipline. -Strong understanding of wholesale electricity market dynamics, renewable integration, and system planning principles. -6–12 years’ total experience, including at least 2–3 years in consulting, advisory, or a market-focused analytical role. -Degree in Engineering, Economics, Data/Computer Science, Energy Systems, or a related field (preferred but not essential). -Experience overseeing small teams and ensuring quality control of modelling deliverables.

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