Strategic Infrastructure Manager

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AusNet Services Ltd Full time
Job Description:

AusNet Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Commercial Investment Manager to join their team in shaping the company's energy future.

About Us:

We are a leading provider of energy infrastructure services, and our team is passionate about delivering real growth and making a positive impact on our community.

Role Overview:

This role will involve working 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).

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks through effective pricing, contracting and insurance strategies;
  2. Lead the negotiation with customers to ensure project-wide value is optimised and realised across all parties involved in the transaction while mitigating risks;
  3. Prepare investment business cases for new investment opportunities in preparation for executive and board review (as and when required);
  4. Present approval papers and business cases to relevant executives and delegates in seeking approvals specific to new infrastructure deals or variations;
  5. Liaise with and build trusting relationships across the AusNet Services business with various internal stakeholders and ensure stakeholders are well informed during the negotiation process; utilising their feedback as subject matter experts, including Treasury, Finance and Legal;
  6. Lead objective commercial and pricing build-up and provide commercial insights to the AusNet D&FN team;
  7. Support the submission of Business Cases for new investment opportunities; Negotiation of supplier contracts (including back-to-back of obligations with customer contracts); Capital investment proposals; Partnering arrangements; and Insourcing / outsourcing decisions;
  8. 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;
  9. Work closely with Procurement to ensure the tenders and supply agreements sufficiently protect AusNet D&FN by ensuring relevant back-to-back contracting frameworks are in place between customers and suppliers to minimise direct risk to AusNet.
Requirements:
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, law, engineering or associated discipline;
  • Completion of post-graduate studies (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 that enable communication and work with all levels of internal stakeholders and external customers and suppliers.
What We Offer:
  • $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience;
  • Flexible work arrangements to balance work and life;
  • More than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave;
  • A paid day to volunteer with our social impact partner, Foodbank or for a cause that matters to you;
  • Perks including purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more.


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