Power System Connection Lead - Renewable Energy Integration

The Power System Connection Lead at AEMO in Brisbane QLD will manage the connection process in the National Electricity Market, collaborating with transmission and distribution providers. Key responsibilities include leading a team, advising on connection requirements, managing resources for generator and storage projects, and mentoring technical staff. Candidates should have experience in engineering teams, generator connection processes, and strong negotiation skills.
About the Role

The Onboarding and Connections Division at the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) plays a vital role in managing the connection process in the National Electricity Market (NEM).

This division collaborates with transmission and distribution providers to support developers and manufacturers through generation, storage, and load application, registration, and commissioning phases.
• Recommend projects for NEM registration and commercial operation
• Provide guidance on connection requirements and necessary materials
Your Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, you will lead a motivated team, tackling power system challenges and driving integration of emerging renewable energy and storage technologies.
• Collaborate closely with network service providers to support developers and manufacturers
• Manage resources across various generator, storage, and load connection projects
• Provide expert technical advice in performance standards, power system stability, and registration and commissioning
• Mentor and guide technical staff, encouraging innovation and new approaches
What You Will Bring to the Role
• Proven experience in building and managing engineering/technical teams
• Extensive experience in generator connection processes and resolving power system performance issues
• Strong negotiation skills for resolving complex technical issues among diverse stakeholders
• Understanding of commercial and legal factors affecting large-scale infrastructure projects and generation developers
About AEMO

AEMO is Australia's independent energy system and market operator and system planner. Our purpose is to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians.

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.