Job Description

We bring the energy – through purpose and people

Not just through the infrastructure we operate, but through the way we show up for each other, our customers’ and our communities. The future of energy is in our hands. Let’s shape it together.

We all want a future of energy we can be proud of. With us you can.

The objective of this role is to work closely with the Senior Investment Manager to price, negotiate, progress governance and execute commercial deals related to the growth of AusNet’s contracted infrastructure portfolio in Development & Future Networks (D&FN).

The D&FN portfolio includes investing in large scale batteries, large transmission network augmentations and working closely with renewable generators and hyperscale data centre customers to connect to the transmission network through dedicated connections.

As the Commercial Investment Manager, you will take accountability for a number of simultaneous opportunities to ensure that the commercial, technical, financial and customer requirements are aligned and that final contracts negotiated meet AusNet’s risk and return thresholds.

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Lead identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks through effective pricing, contracting and insurance strategies.
• Lead negotiations with customers to ensure project wide value is optimised and realised across all parties involved in the transaction while mitigating risks.
• Lead preparation and submission of investment business cases for new investment opportunities in preparation for executive and board review.
• Present approval papers and business cases to relevant executives and delegates in seeking approvals specific to new infrastructure deals or variations.
• Liaise with and build trusting relationships across the AusNet Services business units, with various internal stakeholders including Treasury, Finance and Legal and ensure stakeholders are well informed during the negotiation process.
• Lead commercial and pricing build up discussions and provide commercial insights to the AusNet D&FN team.
• Lead negotiation of supplier and contractor contracts (including back-to-back of obligations with customer contracts).
• Oversee communications between suppliers and contractors to ensure that AusNet D&FN can deliver projects within time and budget with sufficient contractual protections. Projects and contract values can be up to $250 million per contract; and

You don’t need to check every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, law, engineering or associated discipline.
• Completion of post graduate studies (e.g. MBA / ICAA / CPA) and/or chartered environment experience preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in commercial negotiations.
• Further experience in financial management in the energy industry or critical infrastructure is favourable.
• Well versed in corporate finance principles and infrastructure asset pricing.
• Detailed understanding of and ability to negotiate contracts, manage contracts and properly allocate risks across various stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and analytically minded.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills which evidence a high capacity to influence at all levels including executives.
• Ability to work within and contribute to a team with team members across various disciplines including finance, commercial, technical and delivery.
• Good interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder management that enables communication with all levels of internal and external stakeholders..

The AusNet experience is all about…

• Solving some of the most complex energy challenges of our time: We love unpacking complex challenges in clever ways and looking at things differently.
• Building an energy future to be proud of: We’re a trusted leader, with deep expertise, driven to do what’s right for our communities and customers.
• Being apart a team that cares deeply about each other: We share in the good times. We support in the tough times. And we’re humble through and through.

We’re committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We believe different perspectives are essential to our success, and we encourage all applicants to apply. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to discuss how we can support you.

AusNet. We bring the energy. Want to be part of it too? Apply now.