Strategy Lead

About AusNet

When you choose AusNet, you'll join genuine people working together, making Real Progress. At AusNet, we're the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.

Help us lead the way, while enriching your career with real people who encourage you to bring your best and make real impact – for your career, our communities, and Australia's cleaner energy future.

The Distribution Strategy team is responsible for distribution business strategy development, business planning, investment planning across short & long-term time horizons and business performance tracking and reporting. We are currently looking for a Strategy Lead, to join this growing team.

About the role

This role will focus on delivering strategic thinking, research and analysis to shape AusNet's distribution network strategy, including focusing on exciting changes driven by the energy transition. This includes strategies related to electric vehicles, gas electrification and transitioning towards a Distribution System Operator. This role is integrated into the distribution business and will be close to the execution and tracking of strategic approaches once developed. You will support the business on major initiatives, strategy and planning to help AusNet deliver on its long-term growth.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Playing an active part in developing and shaping AusNet's distribution strategies
• Developing and leading program work streams including framing, analysis, and pathway to implementation
• Contributing to the strategic planning cycle & engaging with multiple stakeholders across various levels (up to GM)
• Identifying and managing a rapid response process to emerging issues that have the potential to impact the business's ability to meet its strategic plan and targets
• Providing strategic insight for the organisation through visible and concise reporting on internal and external developments that influence the business and strategy
• Supporting the wider objectives of the Strategy & Regulation team including regulatory & policy advocacy, network innovation, or business improvement

About you

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

• An undergraduate degree in Commerce / Economics / Finance / Engineering or related field
• At least 3+ years relevant work experience with experience in a strategy role (e.g., management consulting, corporate strategy or asset management role)
• Energy / utilities sector-specific experience, with a focus on infrastructure and understanding of the Australian energy sector would be extremely advantageous
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate at an executive level
• Self-motivated; naturally inquisitive and proactive in approach with excellent stakeholder engagement expertise within a collaborative environment is extremely beneficial

A combination of strategic consulting experience and a passion for the energy/utilities sector will set you up for success here.

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply now

Our Commitment to Diversity

We celebrate unique voices, refreshing perspectives and diversity in our team. Engage and connect through our social club, family day, wide range of events or by joining one of our Employee Network Groups.

What We Offer

• Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part-time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life
• Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service
• Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank, or for a cause that matters to you
• Perks: we offer all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more

As an industry in transformation, we're excited by the possibilities ahead. So, if you're passionate about our purpose and committed to making real progress, bring your energy and join AusNet. Together, we can shape a new way forward