• Join a leading team in the energy sector and drive trading strategies
• Collaborate with a dynamic team in a fast-paced trading environment
• Play a direct role in optimising Alinta's energy portfolio

Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia’s energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we’re right there with it. We’re investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.

We understand that flexibility matters when considering your next role. Let us know your requirements, and we’ll carefully consider how we might accommodate them.

About the role

Join our dynamic Spot Trading team as a Senior Energy Trader, where your expertise will drive the optimization of our wholesale portfolio across the Australian physical electricity and gas markets. Located in our Sydney office, you will play a crucial role in overseeing day-to-day trading activities and implementing strategies while adhering to our commitment to safety and compliance.

In this role, you'll join either the gas or electricity trading team on a balanced 24/7 shift roster. We prioritise work-life balance by avoiding long periods of shift work and offering the flexibility to work from home during night shifts. Additionally, our traders participate in exciting projects during standard work hour project days, providing unique opportunities to make an impact.

Why you'll love working here

We’re a welcoming bunch who put our energy into being the best company we can be. For us, this means shared respect, great communication between teams, acting on our ideas, and looking out for each other’s wellbeing. There are plenty of great perks, from flexible working to a long list of exclusive Alinta benefits.

What you'll do

• Manage and optimise power and gas positions to meet portfolio objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and market regulations.
• Implement effective short-term trading strategies and manage commodity market risk exposures.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and governance requirements while keeping abreast of industry developments.
• Develop and deliver on portfolio goals, monitoring market conditions and assessing implications for trading strategies.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency.

Your experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, engineering, mathematics, or a quantitative discipline.
• Over 5 years of experience in energy markets, particularly within the Australian physical electricity and gas sectors.
• Knowledge of trading systems, processes, and power generation technologies.
• Experience in optimising short-term cross-commodity portfolios.
• Familiarity with AFMA accreditations and industry best practices (desirable)

Please note this role requires full working rights within Australia.

Like what you’re seeing?

If you like the sound of this, and you’ve got experience in a similar role, we’d love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women’s careers.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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