Project Planner - Connections

Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

Sydney NSW (Hybrid)

Planning and Scheduling (Construction)

Full time

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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 mission in the energy sector.

About the division and role

The System Design Division plays a critical role in AEMO’s success, driving the organisation’s collaborative and industry-wide efforts in meeting the engineering challenges of a net-zero energy system. The Division includes specialist areas in system planning, forecasting, future energy as well as onboarding and connections. The Onboarding and Connections Group manages AEMO’s end to end process for connecting, registering, and commissioning generators into the National Electricity Market (NEM).

As a Project Planner in the Onboarding and Connections team, you will play a key role in Australia’s energy transformation, working collaboratively with generation developers and Network Service Providers to support successful project delivery. You will develop and manage detailed delivery plans across a diverse portfolio of connection projects spanning transmission, distribution and emerging technologies, supporting AEMO’s advisory role. You will also partner with project teams to embed a consistent planning approach across the NEM, engaging closely with stakeholders across industry, government and AEMO to enable coordinated outcomes.

This position can be based in our Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Adelaide offices.

What you will be doing

Develop detailed connection project plans with project managers and engineers for shared visibility

Estimate task effort and allocate engineering hours to support regional resourcing

Lead short and long term resource forecasting across regional teams

Engage collaboratively with stakeholders to align expectations and outcomes

Manage escalations and track scope, time and cost variations with clear updates

Establish consistent delivery frameworks and portfolio reporting to guide priorities

This position is suited to a highly organised planner with strong scheduling expertise in MS Project (and ideally D365), experienced in coordinating numerous concurrent project schedules within fast-paced, changing environments such as energy, utilities, infrastructure, telecoms or IT, and confident partnering with project teams to manage priorities across a dynamic portfolio.

What you will bring to the role

Education

Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline (project management, engineering, or a related field)

Recognised project management certification is well regarded

Expert skills in using Microsoft Project.

Experience and Knowledge

Demonstrated planning experience across complex energy or engineering programs

Confident managing project controls and communicating technical delivery plans

Advanced Microsoft Project capability incl. macros, reports and data analysis

Knowledge in PowerBI would be an added advantage

Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects within multidisciplinary teams

Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and client-facing communication

Understanding of infrastructure commercial, legal and regulatory contexts.

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 would like to know more about working at AEMO, please check out our careers page for more information.

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