Head of Energy Markets – Power Trading & Portfolio Management
Sydney | Executive Leadership | Full-time
$250-300k + super
Company bonus

A leading Australian energy business is seeking a senior Head of Energy Markets to lead wholesale electricity trading, renewable energy contracting, environmental markets, and portfolio risk management across a diversified generation and retail portfolio.

This role is responsible for developing and executing energy market strategy across wholesale, retail exposure, and structured energy positions , with a focus on delivering strong commercial outcomes within defined risk appetite and regulatory frameworks.

You will oversee hedging strategy, portfolio optimisation, market risk management, and long-term contracting (including PPAs, offtake agreements, ISDAs, and retail supply arrangements) across a agile energy portfolio operating in the Australian National Electricity Market (NEM).

Key responsibilities:

- Lead energy market strategy across wholesale electricity, environmental, and renewable markets
- Manage structured energy portfolios including hedging and risk optimisation
- Oversee trading activities (forwards, options, swaps, caps, environmental products)




- Negotiate and execute long-term commercial agreements (PPAs, offtakes, structured contracts)
- Lead forecasting, pricing analysis, and scenario modelling to support commercial decisions
- Manage market risk, credit exposure, collateral, and liquidity requirements
- Support investment, acquisition, and divestment decision-making
- Lead and develop a high-performing energy markets team

About you:

- Senior experience in energy markets, power trading, or portfolio management within the Australian energy sector or comparable deregulated market
- Strong understanding of wholesale electricity markets and the NEM
- Proven experience in trading, hedging, and structured energy contracting (PPAs highly desirable)
- Strong commercial acumen with advanced financial modelling and valuation capability
- Experience leading teams in trading, origination, or energy markets functions
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills at executive level

Consultant

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Reference number: BH-26527
Profession:RenewablesTrades & Services

Company: Core Talent
Date posted: 26th May, 2026

📌 Head of Energy Markets (New South Wales)
🏢 Core Talent
📍 New South Wales