Role Snapshot: Analyse and interpret NEM datasets to inform business strategy and policy decisions Work on market design, dispatch, pricing and investment analytics Engage with industry participants and regulators on complex analytical outputs About our Client Our client is a leading energy market consultancy that provides strategic, technical and analytical services to key stakeholders in the electricity and gas sectors. Their work influences policy development, investment decisions and operational strategy across Australia’s transitioning energy landscape. With a reputation for high-quality insights and deep sector knowledge, the team is growing in response to increasing demand for data-driven advice on the design, performance and regulation of Australia’s power systems. About the Role As a Data Analyst specialising in the NEM, you will support a range of technical and strategic advisory projects for clients across the energy sector. This is a role for someone passionate about data, systems and how they influence commercial decisions, policy settings and the future of Australia’s electricity markets. You’ll work with structured and unstructured data, develop reproducible workflows, and contribute to modelling and visualisation frameworks that support key policy, regulatory and investment decisions. Key Responsibilities Extract, clean and manipulate market data to support analysis across dispatch, pricing, settlement and bidding behaviour Build reproducible workflows and contribute to internal libraries, tools and modelling frameworks Translate modelling results and raw data into actionable insights for clients Present technical and non-technical findings to a range of stakeholders, including regulators, policymakers and market participants Collaborate with multidisciplinary consultants across market design, engineering and commercial strategy Contribute to the evolution of in-house systems, documentation and quality control procedures Practice Focus Electricity spot market operations and dispatch Bidding and rebidding strategy Wholesale price drivers and investment signals Policy and regulatory impacts on market dynamics Network congestion, curtailment and marginal loss factors Demand forecasting and load analysis Candidate Profile You will have demonstrable experience in data analysis or market analytics within the energy sector, with a strong understanding of NEM dynamics and datasets. Your communication skills enable you to distil complex technical findings into clear narratives, and you’re confident working both independently and collaboratively in a consulting environment. Essential 3 years’ experience working with NEM data and analytical tools Strong Python (pandas, numpy, matplotlib/seaborn, plotly) and SQL skills Familiarity with AEMO datasets, including MMS, dispatch, bidding, SCADA and settlement data Experience in a commercial, market advisory or regulatory setting Exposure to market modelling or economic dispatch algorithms Proficiency with Git, Jupyter Notebooks and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) Ability to communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, both in writing and verbally Tertiary qualifications in engineering, economics, data science, or related field What’s on Offer Join a nationally respected specialist consultancy at the forefront of energy market transition Diverse project exposure across technical, economic, policy and regulatory domains Excellent career development, mentoring and training support Work closely with senior experts and contribute to market-shaping insights Flexible work arrangements, competitive salary and performance incentives High-impact role with clear progression pathways and ownership opportunities To explore this opportunity, please contact Ivan Pignataro at D’Arcy Weil for a confidential discussion. Please include a resume outlining your: Technical Capability – examples of datasets, tools and frameworks used Energy Market Experience – areas of NEM or energy analytics you've worked on For a confidential discussion, contact: D’Arcy Weil T: 61 3 9999 7409 energyanalytics pythonjobs marketdesign NEM energymarkets datavisualisation aemo spotpricing biddingstrategy datascience policyanalysis electricitymarket energyeconomics gridtransition netzero energytransition careerinenergy
