• Work at the heart of the energy transition developing dynamic energy policy
  • Build your knowledge, skills and capability in energy market design and analysis
  • Be part of a talented and passionate team
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements

About the AEMC

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) is Australia's independent rule maker and adviser for the National Electricity Market, natural gas markets and related retail markets. It facilitates energy rule changes, carries out reviews and provides the nation’s Energy Ministers with advice on the design of regulatory and energy market arrangements.

Our vision is for a consumer-focused net zero energy system. We are working to develop the market settings that will help the people of Australia benefit from lowest-cost, low emissions, reliable, secure and safe power.

As we are growing our policy teams, we now have a number of opportunities for Advisers to join our Economics and System Security (ESS) policy team.

The Opportunity 

This is an exciting opportunity to: 

  • Provide high-quality and actionable advice on economic issues affecting energy markets. 
  • Support policy decisions and the AEMC’s strategic priorities by influencing and contributing to evidence-based policy. 
  • Identify and analyse policy issues and solutions to provide recommendations for solving real-world problems. 

As an Adviser, you will contribute to complex projects to deliver advice, reviews and/or rule changes that support the achievement of AEMC’s strategic objectives. 

As a member of the ESS policy team, you will work on reforms that focus on complex economic and system security challenges, helping to deliver secure, reliable, affordable and clean energy for consumers while contributing to a net zero energy system. You will contribute to nationally significant projects spanning power system security, connections to the grid, market design and emerging issues such as how large energy users and data centres integrate with the grid. 

These are unique roles where you will engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to develop and deliver evidence-based recommendations on policy, economic and technical solutions to the Commission.

Key Accountabilities

  • As part of a project team - deliver projects (rule changes) and parts of projects (reviews) to support the provision of accurate advice and recommendations. 
  • Lead and/or participate in meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders, including industry organisations and groups, regulatory bodies, government, consultants, and consumers, to develop relationships and facilitate the exchange of information to support effective project outcomes. 
  • Conduct research and undertake rigorous analysis, and problem-solving to deliver detailed, evidence-based and timely written and verbal advice on policy issues. 
  • Prepare, and contribute to, detailed and clear reports and rule change determinations and collaborate with colleagues to deliver sound policy outcomes 

We are looking for candidates with: 

  • At least 2 years of policy development or regulatory experience 
  • Experience with energy systems, particularly the National Electricity Market (NEM) and east-coast gas markets, would be beneficial. Alternatively, a background in transferable policy areas such as water, transport, general consulting, or policy would also be advantageous 
  • Tertiary qualifications in economics, engineering, commerce, law or other relevant disciplines 
  • Flexible and innovative problem-solving skills 
  • High-level verbal and written communication skills to develop, review and present information and reports in a range of forums 
  • Strong analytical capability with the ability to understand complex subject matters quickly 
  • Proven ability to work independently whilst also being a strong team player 

About Us

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to being an inclusive, diverse, flexible and supportive workplace where differences are valued and where all our people can thrive.

We invite candidates of all gender expressions, ages, ethnicities, and other culturally diverse groups to apply.

The Benefits

  • A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working together 
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities 
  • A committed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy 
  • We partner with the Centre for Corporate Health to deliver a range of holistic well-being initiatives 
  • You will have access to Fitness Passport and Salary Continuance Insurance 

How to apply:

Please send your CV, and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role to careers@aemc.gov.au

Applicants must have unrestricted permanent working rights in Australia (either permanent residency or Australian citizenship).

Closing Date – Friday 18 September 2026.