• Lead NEM operations for a diversified portfolio (coal, solar, wind, batteries and gas) and influence Queensland’s energy future
• Senior leadership role in high‑impact, time‑critical market decisions
• Drive system innovation across an evolving and diversified electricity and gas portfolio

About the role

This is a full time opportunity located in Brisbane CBD. Reporting to the General Manager, Energy Trading, this senior leadership role is responsible for managing Stanwell’s participation in the National Electricity Market (NEM) and National Gas Market. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across daily bidding, plant coordination, market compliance and system readiness for a diversified portfolio, while developing a high‑performing team of traders and analysts.

This role sits at the intersection of trading strategy, plant operations and market execution, requiring confident decision‑making in time‑critical, high‑impact environments.

Key activities include:

• Lead Stanwell’s physical market operations, including daily bids, rebids and coordination with power station operations for a diversified portfolio that includes coal, solar, wind, batteries and gas. 
• Manage and develop a team of senior spot traders, spot traders and analysts, ensuring 24/7 operational coverage
• Oversee compliance with the National Electricity Rules (NER), National Gas Rules (NGR), Stanwell’s AFSL and Trading Risk Management Policy
• Provide strategic oversight of physical bidding, dispatch optimisation and ancillary service participation
• Coordinate short‑term fuel delivery requirements to support generation forecasts
• Drive continuous improvement in market systems, processes and operational readiness
• Act as an escalation point during market events and high‑risk operational scenarios
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders particularly the forward trading team, AEMO, regulators and industry partners
• Manage functional budgets and contribute to broader portfolio strategy and performance outcomes

About you

You are a confident market leader with extensive experience in physical energy markets and a strong understanding of how trading decisions interact with plant operations and commercial outcomes.

You will bring:

• Extensive experience in physical market operations
• Strong knowledge of the NEM, market bidding, dispatch, and power station operations
• Proven ability to make sound decisions in time‑critical, high‑pressure environments
• Demonstrated leadership experience developing and mentoring operational teams
• Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working with trading systems and operational IT platforms

A degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related discipline is desirable, however experience is the key requirement.

Benefits

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180
• Weekly pay + 12.75% super + annual incentive
• Full income protection cover
• Salary packaging options
• Flexible work arrangements
• Access to learning and development (including LinkedIn learning)
• Purchased and volunteer leave options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

About Stanwell

Stanwell is Queensland’s largest and most reliable electricity generator. We’re applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage, and firming to deliver Queensland’s future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety, and wellbeing are delivered.

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 15 March 2026

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing). 

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.