- Newstead | Strong % super | Career advancement | WFH options
- Volunteer programs | Annual recognition awards | Ongoing training
- PM3 grading | Salary up to $233k super on a 10 day fortnight
Energy Queensland and our operational brands – Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Energy Retail and Yurika are growing rapidly and as part of the (QEJP) Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, actively helping to advance the energy transition towards net zero.
Ergon Retail have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Trader located in Newstead.
Why choose to work for us?
- Strong % superannuation with a superannuation fund of your choice.
- More spending money with annual leave loading.
- Additional leave for health and wellbeing.
- Flexible working arrangements, including up to 50% work-from-home options.
- Secure employment, backed by a strong collective agreement, with yearly EBA increases.
- Support for your cultural and needs with cultural diversity leave options.
- Comprehensive income protection to ensure your financial security.
- Support and guidance with access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- A Safety-First culture, the safety of our people, customers and communities is a core priority.
- Need wheels? Novated lease options for personal use.
About your role:
As Senior Trader, you will play an integral role in Ergon Retails participation on the National Energy Market. The position has you develop and implement future trading and hedging strategies for the trading of electricity derivatives, gas and renewable energy certificates that optimise price, volume and risk for the business. You will also be required to operate Ergon Energy Retails Power Station and battery fleet in the spot electricity market. The role is responsible for generating an optimised portfolio considering inputs such as customer load, generation / storage, PPAs and Environmental Compliance.
This exciting opportunity has you delivering solutions that meet our current needs while also bringing new and innovative ideas that ensure our success as we transition towards sustainable energy sources.
More information in Position Description.
About you:
In addition to your Relevant Australian Financial Markets Association accreditation for compliance with Australian Financial Services Licence, you hold at minimum a bachelor’s in Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or related discipline.
- You are excited to bring your vision and are looking to share new and innovative ideas that drive the business. We are also looking for:
- Extensive experience in forward trading on the Australian Energy Market, or equivalent experience in energy commodities or financial derivatives market.
- Demonstrated experience in managing quantitative risk for a large organisation.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders and third parties, including influencing executive leaders.
- Experience in large scale and flexible generation.
What matters most to us is our values, Were Safe We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver. And these should matter to you too.
You will be required to undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.
About us:
Ergon Energy Retail is part of the Energy Queensland group of companies, 100% owned by the state of Queensland. Ergon Energy Retail is our electricity retailer, responsible for selling electricity to customers throughout regional Queensland.
Ready to apply?
If you are ready to help us shape the future of energy, please apply below with a current resume.
Applications close: 5pm, 8th October
Please note – We will be reviewing applications as they are received and arranging interviews for suitable candidates asap to this opportunity may close prior to 8th October .
Further information, please contact Michael Scott, Recruitment Advisor:
- Email:
- Phone:
We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply. Click here to view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.