Division: System Design
Department: Onboarding & Connections
Reference number: 13172
Engagement type: Permanent
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 secure, 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 chance 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.
The Onboarding and Connections (O&C;) Division is responsible for the end-to-end connection process across the National Electricity Market (NEM). Operationally, the division works closely with transmission and distribution network service providers in supporting project developers and equipment manufacturers through the application,



registration and commissioning phases of the project lifecycle to enable release to full operation. It is responsible for recommending projects for NEM registration, and full commercial operation.
In its role, the division provides guidance to all parties regarding how the National Electricity Rules (NER) should be interpreted regarding connection assessment requirements and materials to be provided. The O&C; Connections Reform team works closely with internal and external stakeholders to identify and deliver ongoing improvements to the connections process.
About the role
The Senior/Principal Advisor will provide policy, regulatory and project leadership to support major connections reform initiatives across the NEM. The role develops policy positions, manages regulatory change processes, and works with technical specialists and industry stakeholders to deliver practical, evidence-based reform outcomes.
Key focus areas includ

📌 Senior/principal Advisor Prayagraj
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