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Provide leadership and technical advice in the development of the retail markets which includes implementation of procedure changes and support the manager lead industry based working groups. Lead the development of regulatory, economic and commercial advice to AEMO and the industry, to meet the objectives outlined in the National Gas Objective (NGO) and supporting the national energy market reforms while addressing the impacted jurisdictions and industry stakeholder needs within this framework.The role also involves actively participating in resource planning efforts as well as mentoring other team members to strengthen the sections knowledge and experience. Support the manager by proving periodic update on critical projects and managing a range of electricity and gas Retail Market projects undertaken by the Division.

Melbourne, Australia

Supported the development of the Victorian Gas Retail Rules and other technical documentation ensuring that they meet the business needs of energy industry participants and comply with VENCorp regulatory obligations. Interacted with a wide range of managers and project staff from within VENCorp (IT and other departments) and with industry participants providing business process interpretation relating to rules and system interface definitions.Maintained an awareness and understanding of a range of legal and regulatory instruments relevant to VENCorp’s roles in the energy industry.

Melbourne, Australia

Established Gas Full Retail Contestability (FRC) project office for VENCorp, which coordinated work and tracked the progress of industry effort in delivering choice of retailer to Victorian gas consumers. Set up and managed a Help Desk service to resolve industry queries and issues. Key member of a number of FRC industry working groups that were responsible for development of the Gas Retail Market Rules (Rules) , business to business transactions and implementation and cutover strategies. Managed the Project Office to coordinate activities of businesses that participated in FRC

Melbourne, Australia

Managed a team of four business analysts. The role included integration of both gas and electricity in terms of billing systems and business procedures. As Utili-mode was a service provider to Retail and Distribution businesses the area became more commercially focused in relation to the products and services delivered to clients.

Graduate Diploma In Business Information Technology

Certificate In Computer Business Application

Year 12 Certificate