We are seeking an analytically minded candidate with a passion for the energy industry to join our high performing team and support the market operation and optimisation of Vena Energy Australia's renewable and battery portfolio in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
In this role, you will be directly involved in bidding generation assets into the NEM, analysing market outcomes, and assessing the operational and financial performance of our solar and battery assets.
This is an excellent opportunity for an electricity industry professional, currently working as a Market Analyst or Trade Analyst, who is keen to deepen their exposure to battery storage and spot market operations as part of Australia's energy transition.
The role includes shift-based work aligned with peak NEM operating hours, including some non-business days, reflecting the nature of real-time market operations.
Key Responsibilities
Market Operations
Contribute to the development of bidding strategies for solar and battery assets
Execute bidding strategies in the NEM
Support dispatch oversight, optimisation and ancillary services participation for BESS and solar assets
Market & Asset Analysis
Analyse NEM spot market outcomes and competitor behaviour
Review operational and financial performance of solar and battery assets
Provide insights and recommendations to inform future spot market strategies
Market Intelligence & Modelling
Analyse forward electricity and renewable certificate markets
Research industry, regulatory and market developments impacting the NEM
Develop and maintain analytical tools, models and datasets to support spot trading and decision-making
Collaboration
Work closely with Operations & Maintenance and Finance teams to support optimal commercial and operational outcomes
Prerequisites
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Science or a related discipline
Experience 2–3 years' experience in the electricity industry
Technical Skills




Working knowledge of coding and analytical tools such as Python, SQL and/or R
Personal Attributes
Curious and proactive in understanding market dynamics Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment
Why Join Vena Energy?
We offer a competitive salary plus a strong range of employee benefits, including:
Wellbeing & Family Support - Six days of Flexi Family Leave to support caregiving responsibilities and important life events, such as marriage and birthdays, plus one day of Female Wellness Leave per month for female employees.
Paid Parental Leave - 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Professional Development - Access to online learning resources, training opportunities, and career development pathways.
Inclusive Workplace Culture - A collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported, with opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues across Australia and the wider Vena Group.
Recognition & Engagement - Vena Stars rewards program, regular social events and team activities.
Group Insurance - Comprehensive insurance coverage for you and your family.
Paid Volunteer Leave - Two days per year to give back to your community.
Are you ready to engineer a greener future?
At Vena Group, we believe in a world with no compromises, where the strength of our business lies in the diversity of our people.
As an Equal Chance Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Vena Group is dedicated to our mission of accelerating the energy and digital infrastructure transition to sustainable and affordable development of green solutions that deliver lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits to our host communities and stakeholders.
Together, we are actively working to combat climate change, and we invite you to join us in engineering a greener and more sustainable future.
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📌 Trading Analyst (Brisbane)
🏢 Vena Energy Services (Australia
📍 Brisbane