AGL is seeking a Physical Markets Trader to manage wholesale electricity procurement costs and oversee the operation of generation assets within the National Electricity Market. The role involves optimizing dispatch and planning while collaborating across various teams in a dynamic 24/7 environment, requiring strong analytical and decision-making skills
Job Summary
The Physical Markets Trader plays a key role in managing AGL’s wholesale electricity procurement costs by overseeing the real‑time operation of AGL’s generation assets within the National Electricity Market (NEM).
You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across fuel, gas, operations and trading teams to translate market conditions into commercially sound and operationally effective decisions.
At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including flexible working, staff discounts, parental leave, additional leave, wellbeing programs, and AGL Shares.
Matching Summary
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AGL is seeking a Physical Markets Trader to manage wholesale electricity procurement costs and oversee the operation of generation assets within the National Electricity Market. The role involves optimizing dispatch and planning while collaborating across various teams in a dynamic 24/7 environment, requiring strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Short-term optimisation of generation assets
Manage Power Purchase Agreements
Monitor market rules and AEMO procedures
Submit offers and rebids into NEM
Operate electricity portfolio 24/7
Nice-to-have
Collaborative and adaptable mindset
Continuous improvement focus
Passion for powering Australian lives
Key Requirements
Tertiary qualification with strong quantitative grounding
Experience in electricity spot markets or analytical roles
Understanding of traded commodities and financial derivatives