Join an organisation who’s making a real difference to Victoria's energy future. SEC’s passionate people are working to support the transition to renewable energy and delivering affordable, reliable, renewable energy for all Victorians.

We offer hybrid working with offices in Melbourne’s CBD and Morwell.

What your day could look like

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.

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.

What you need to be successful

You'll bring strong analytical and modelling skills, a data‑driven mindset, and the ability to translate complex market information into practical business insights. Combining technical expertise with commercial thinking, you'll help support informed decision‑making across SEC's growing renewable energy portfolio.

- Energy Market Modelling & Analytics - Experience using PLEXOS and other analytical tools to develop forecasts, interpret market outcomes, and generate insights that support trading, investment, and operational decisions.
- Technical & Data Capability - Strong proficiency in Python, R and/or SQL, coupled with advanced Excel and data visualisation skills, with the ability to develop efficient analytical workflows and accessible reporting solutions.




- Commercial Thinking & Problem Solving - A curious and commercially minded approach, with the ability to analyse complex information, communicate insights clearly, and contribute to decision‑making within the Australian energy market and broader renewable energy sector.

What is it like to work at SEC?

Join a team of passionate, purpose‑driven people who care about the work they do and the people they work with. At SEC, our collaborative and inclusive culture means you’ll enjoy working beside people who celebrate each other's achievements. You’ll also do meaningful work, build great relationships, and help shape Victoria's energy future.

We offer flexible working options designed to support individual circumstances. To find more about our purpose and what it’s like to work at SEC, visit the SEC website(secvictoria.com.au).

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. We strive to create a respectful and collaborative workplace culture that allows all employees to thrive.

Other significant information:

- You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid work permit to be eligible to apply.
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📌 Market Analyst (PLEXOS) (Melbourne)
🏢 SEC Victoria
📍 Melbourne