Head of Energy

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia NEXTDC Full time

**Company Description**
At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future.

We are a ASX 100-listed technology company, operating 13 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with $2.1B available funding as of 31 Dec. 2024 and further national and international Data Centre expansions under way.

Our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster an environment of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration and innovation. We are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.

As our Head of Energy, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing NEXTDC’s energy procurement and investment strategy. You’ll need great relationships with our customers’ energy teams, our energy suppliers & network operators, and be able to engage power plant developers, as well as relevant government and industry bodies - all in conjunction with our internal experts.

Partnering with internal teams, customers, and other stakeholders, will be critical to your success. You will lead the development and execution of a roadmap that delivers NEXTDC’s:

- energy procurement future capability
- investment in sustainable energy generation and storage
- engagement in electrical grid services markets
- evolution of onsite back-up power generation, and
- success with Customers and other key stakeholders

Your overarching goal is to successfully deliver both NEXTDC’s and our Customers’ energy consumption related sustainability goals.

**What you’ll do**:

- Develop and maintain the roadmap for our power procurement, storage and generation strategy & investment
- Lead discussions with customers, in conjunction with our Account managers
- Drive NEXTDC’s plan to achieve 100% carbon free power consumption.
- Be a key part of our in-house expertise in greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1-4), the NEM, AEMO, investment in power & storage
- Partner with our Head of Sustainability.

We are happy for this position to be based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney.
**Qualifications**
- Experience in >$100m investment case initiation, development, and approval
- Deep understanding of the greenhouse gas emission management, the NEM & AEMO/AER
- Knowledge of all parts of the electrical energy sector in Australia, and abroad
- Ability to manage discussions and translate perspectives between many different types of stakeholders
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to drive change and influence stakeholders at all levels

**What you’ll bring**:

- Minimum of 5 years in an Energy generation or storage investment development environment
- Degree qualifications in energy systems/management, infrastructure investment, finance or related
- Large scale and long-term energy procurement and contracting within the Australian market
- Experience in Australian energy markets is essential, international energy markets desirable

**Additional Information**
- Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC
- Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture
- Awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
- Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)

**Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.**

**Make NEXTDC your next move.


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