Manager Trading

Your future is Energy Queensland

Energy Queensland and our operational brands—Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail and Yurika—are at the forefront of powering progress across the state.

As Australia’s largest government-owned electricity organisation, we deliver reliable energy to over two million customers while leading Queensland’s renewable energy future.

With more than a century of experience behind us, you’ll find meaningful work that makes an impact—whether you’re growing your career or mastering your craft. Join a team driving change for today and tomorrow. Your future starts here.

Your opportunity

We are seeking an initiative-taking, driven leader for the role of 'Manager Trading' to shape, inspire and drive our team within Ergon Retail at Energy Queensland. This role can be based at either Brisbane, Mackay, Rockhampton or Townsville and is a management position, driving change across the Wholesale Markets and Business Development Team, working collaboratively with Energy Risk and Commercial Services.

The successful candidate will manage and oversee the energy trading team, ensuring compliance with the Energy Commodity Risk Management Policy, and taking responsibility for the financial performance of the electricity and renewable energy portfolio. The role spans electricity trading, both physical and financial, gas, renewable energy certificates trading, PPA offtake and optimisation of our expanding BESS Fleet.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Taking responsibility for Wholesale Markets gross margin.
• Motivate and lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve strategic and financial goals.
• Mentor and develop staff through performance reviews and training plans.
• Design and implement trading strategies to optimize risk adjusted return.
• Ensure adherence to the Energy Commodity Risk Management Policy.
• Be a Responsible Manager for Ergon Energy Retail’s Australian Financial Services Licence.
• Develop, present and outwork trading strategies for optimal risk adjusted return outcomes.
• Provide strategic input on product development and market opportunities.
• Manage market operations for Barcaldine power station to maximise gross margin.
• Commercial Optimisation of PPA and BESS operations
• Offer expert wholesale market advice to senior management.

The remuneration for your new role is from $312k Total Fixed Remuneration + up to 10% at risk performance bonus annually.

What you’ll bring

This role has a strong emphasis on transformative leadership and requires excellent communication skills to effectively engage with all levels of the organisation. Further experience required includes:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working across financial and energy trading markets. Ideally from an Electricity / Energy Trading, we are also open to Gas or other Commodity Trading backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience in the formulation and implementation of trading strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in the formulation and presentation of executive level briefings.
• An initiative-taking, self-driven, leader who is driven by process improvement, transformation, and change.
• Knowledge of the Australian Energy Market, energy trading, and regulatory environment.
• Proven senior management experience in similar roles, including performance management, coaching, and mentoring teams.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate wholesale market transactions for positive outcomes.
• Capability to develop and maintain third-party relationships while managing political and business priorities.
• Experience in identifying and delivering new business streams to meet strategic targets.
• Ability to negotiate high-value deals for positive outcomes.

What matters most? For us, it’s our values:

We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver.

If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

What’s on offer?

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Bonus memberships: Access to Corporate Health memberships, Fitness Passport and professional memberships
• Leave for real life: Access to additional leave for health and wellbeing. We also offer culture and diversity leave options for what matters most to you
• Grow as you go: Opportunities to develop professionally through training, leadership programs and full access to LinkedIn Learning

Explore our benefits webpage to see how Energy Queensland supports and empowers your journey.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this hire, please apply below with an up-to-date resume and a cover letter which highlights your suitability.

Applications close: 11pm on Wednesday 12th August 2026. Please note that we will be assessing candidates in real-time and may close the application process without prior notice.

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.

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