Manager - Connections Engineering (QLD)

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Career Opportunities: Manager - Connections Engineering (QLD) (12066) Requisition ID 12066 - Posted - AEMO Office (5) - Management Manager - Connections Engineering (QLD) Department: System Design Division: Onboarding & Connections Reference number: 12066 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 The Onboarding and Connections Division manages the connection process in the National Electricity Market (NEM). It collaborates with transmission and distribution providers to support developers and manufacturers through generation, storage, and load application, registration, and commissioning phases. The division recommends projects for NEM registration and commercial operation, providing guidance on connection requirements and necessary materials. In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate closely with network service providers to support developers and manufacturers through generation, storage, and load application, registration, and commissioning phases. Leading a motivated team, you'll tackle power system challenges and drive integration of emerging renewable energy and storage technologies. We're seeking a collaborative leader energized by building partnerships with key stakeholders while ensuring proactive problem solving and transparent decision making. This permanent, full-time position is available across multiple locations, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth – in addition to offering flexible work from home arrangements. What you will be doing Lead transformative technical collaboration with clients and the energy industry, ensuring proactive problem solving and transparent decision-making. Manage resources across various generator, storage, and load connection projects, addressing evolving technical challenges. Provide expert technical advice in performance standards, power system stability, and registration and commissioning. Mentor and guide technical staff, encouraging innovation and new approaches. Shape a vision for integrating diverse generation and storage technologies into the NEM. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, enhancing AEMO’s reputation as a trusted partner. What you will bring to the role Proven experience in building and managing engineering/technical teams with a proactive, ownership-driven culture. 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. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences. Knowledge of the electricity industry, NEM dispatch processes, generator behaviour, and network constraints. In return some of our benefits to you Flexible working: work from home, 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). If you are ready to make a significant impact in the energy market and work with a team committed to innovation and excellence, please apply now! About Our Process AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, religion, and our First Nation peoples. We are dedicated to accommodating applicants' needs during the application or interview process; simply let us know by emailing us at If you would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information. For more information on the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), please refer to or visit one of our social media channels below. #J-18808-Ljbffr