• Contribute to innovative trading strategies in a fast-paced environment
• Play a direct role in optimising Alinta's energy portfolio
• Opportunities for career growth and development in energy industry transition

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 Spot Trading team in Sydney as an Energy Spot Trader. You will manage and optimise power and gas positions, implement trading and commercial strategies, and assess market risks to achieve portfolio and corporate objectives in the short-term and spot markets, working a 7-day, 24-hour roster. Your responsibilities include conducting market analysis and submitting bids and offers for electricity and gas wholesale markets compliantly.

We provide comprehensive in-house training and support to help you succeed to become independent in the electricity spot market or physical gas markets trading desks. After completing your training, you'll be assigned to gas or electricity shifts on a balanced 24-hour, 7-day roster. We prioritise work-life balance, avoiding long periods of shift work, and offer the flexibility to work from home during night and weekend shifts. Additionally, our traders engage in exciting projects during standard work hour project days, providing unique opportunities to make an impact while we are in the middle of the energy industry transition. 

Why you’ll love working here

At Alinta Energy, we’re taking real action to deliver reliable and sustainable energy for Australia — and that practical approach runs through everything we do. You’ll get clear direction, genuine flexibility, and the support you need to grow, all while working on projects that make a lasting difference. We’re big enough to create impact, but small enough that your ideas and effort will always be seen.

There are plenty of other great benefits of working for Alinta Energy, including flexible working, energy discounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a paid volunteer day each year, fully stocked kitchens, and lots more.

What you'll do

• Manage and optimise power and gas positions to meet portfolio objectives while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and market regulations.  
• Submit market bids for gas and electricity, communicating analysis and its impact on market submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external market participants, ensuring seamless communication and compliance.
• Analyse market trends and conduct bids and offers, adapting strategies to changing conditions.
• Participate in a rotational roster, ensuring continuous coverage of trading activities 24/7.

Your experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, engineering, mathematics, or a quantitative discipline.
• Experience with energy markets, particularly in the Australian physical electricity and gas sectors.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in trading or a related field, with a strong emphasis on decision-making in high-pressure situations.
• Proficient in analysing market data and trends, with the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities, contributing to productive relationships with stakeholders.

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 2026 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.

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application.
Closing date: 13/02/2026