Davidson is the proud recruitment partner of SEC Victoria as they accelerate Victoria’s renewable energy transition.
Do work that makes a difference
SEC is building an enterprising and dynamic team to accelerate Victoria’s transition to renewables and help achieve Victoria’s renewable energy target of 95% by 2035. We are working together for renewable, affordable, reliable energy for all Victorians.
Your role
As a Market Analyst in the Energy Markets Analytics team, you will deliver insights that inform critical long-term decisions across the organisation. With PLEXOS
modelling at the core of the role, you will analyse Australian energy market trends, interpret complex modelling outputs, and provide strategic recommendations to support key business initiatives. You will also contribute to the development of analytical tools and systems that drive data-informed decision-making.
You will bring strong hands-on PLEXOS experience, ideally in short-term price forecasting, with the ability to translate modelling outcomes into actionable insights. Supported by programming skills in Python, R, or SQL, and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau, you will combine technical expertise with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver value in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
This role can be based in either our Melbourne CBD office or our regional office located in Morwell.
What you will do:
Core accountabilities include:
- Modelling & forecasting: Enhance SEC’s market modelling capabilities, including short-term probabilistic forecasts, long-term capacity expansion, and dispatch optimisation models. Improve integration, quality, and usability of outputs to support strategic decision-making.
- Scenario analysis: Contribute to developing energy transition scenarios by applying market expertise and judgement, and support documentation of assumptions and scenarios for stakeholder and Board endorsement.
- Project due diligence: Partner with internal teams and external advisors to assess prospective investments and support asset and contract valuations, contributing to analysis and reporting.
- Data management & visualisation: Improve the collection, organisation, analysis, and visualisation of market data from sources such as AEMO, ASX Energy Futures, and SEC systems.
Who you are:
Experiences and Skills:
Must Have:
Your capabilities and areas of expertise that matter most for this role are:
- Hands-on experience with PLEXOS, ideally including short-term schedule price forecasting;
- Proficiency in programming languages to support data processing and workflow development, with preferences for Python, R and/or SQL;
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to collaboratively interpret data and modelling outputs and produce and distribute meaningful insights across the organisation;
- Numerical and computing skills to support the development of accessible analytical and reporting tools including Advanced Excel, PowerBI, and/or Tableau;
Highly Desirable:
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the Australian energy market, particularly regarding the operation of wholesale markets, renewable energy assets, financial markets, and trading systems;
- Tertiary qualifications (honours or advanced desirable) in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Finance and/or another relevant specialisation;
- An appreciation of Victorian Government policy targets, initiatives, and goals.
An empowered workforce
A career with SEC means you’ll be joining a new and vibrant ‘for purpose’ government-owned renewable energy company that:
- Empowers you to influence how we accelerate Victoria’s renewable energy transition and decarbonise our economy.
- Inspires you through meaningful, challenging work in an environment that encourages leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Supports your growth through career advancement and professional development opportunities.
- Provides hybrid work arrangements, with around 3 days working in Melbourne or Morwell, with flexible work options to meet individual circumstances, providing greater choice and autonomy.
How to Apply
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are also deeply committed to building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and people with disability, people from the LGBTIQ community, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. SEC strives to create a respectful and collaborative workplace culture that allows all employees to thrive.
For further information and to explore this opportunity further please contact SECRecruitment@davidsonwp.com
Please click the ‘ Apply Now’ button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and/ or a cover letter (optional) addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role. Note: Applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to be eligible to apply.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Rodney Roberts on 03 9929 9500, quoting reference JN -062026-43647. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
