Manager - Stakeholder Engagement

Australian Energy Market Operator – Melbourne VIC 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 Effective stakeholder engagement is a core pillar of AEMO’s work. Our stakeholder environment is complex, crossing government, industry, consumers and community. High‑quality, proactive and consistent engagement will help AEMO to be a trusted partner with our stakeholders to deliver better energy outcomes for consumers and the community. This is an exciting opportunity to join AEMO’s Stakeholder Engagement Team in a new role as a senior member of the team focused on the development of AEMO’s financial, strategic, investor relations and connections engagement strategies. This is a highly specialised role requiring a senior investor relations practitioner. You will focus on enterprise investor, financier and developer engagement, ensuring AEMO effectively connects with and supports the investment community to advance Australia’s energy transition. The role will build AEMO’s strategic and financial confidence, and relationships and trust with investors, industry, our Financial Consultative Committee, and consumers. You will develop and drive strategic, coordinated engagement with the broader investment market for the energy transition, as well as engagement across our key stakeholders on strategic and financial matters relevant to AEMO. This role can be based across any AEMO site from Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Sydney with flexibility to work from home. What you will be doing Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of AEMO’s enterprise investor, developer and financier engagement strategy aligned with corporate objectives and statutory and/or contractual obligations. Work closely with the GM Stakeholder Engagement, relevant GMs in strategy, finance and onboarding and connections, and members of the Executive Leadership Team, to develop and drive a strategic investor relations program of work, focused on three limbs – engagement with the broader investment market for the energy transition, engagement with key stakeholders on strategic and financial matters relevant to AEMO and engagement with developers through our Onboarding and Connections function. Identify and proactively address stakeholder and industry trends and issues, evaluate insights and feedback, and provide strategic advice and recommendations that serve to enhance AEMO's relationships, trust and reputation with stakeholders, deliver better engagement and energy outcomes, and mitigate risks. Work closely with the communications and finance teams to develop collateral to support the translation of AEMO performance and objectives into a compelling value narrative for our stakeholders. What you will bring to the role Investor relations engagement and communications expertise is essential, with a preference for experience in the energy sector. Strong understanding of strategic and financial concepts and ability to translate strategic and financial information into easy to understand language. Experience in supporting investment‑related policy and reform in regulated environments highly desirable. Experience leading small to medium sized teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to advocate, negotiate and influence outcomes while maintaining strong working relationships. In return some of our benefitsto 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. 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