Associate Director

**Associate Director - Energy Economics, Planning and Infrastructure Economics**

Planning for our cities and regions and their infrastructure needs is complex, as is understanding how they will grow and which projects will enhance community wellbeing and prosperity now, and into the future.

The challenge lies in the need to balance a ‘predict and provide’ approach that addresses immediate infrastructure demands with strategic infrastructure, which has the potential to shape the future and alter demand patterns.

Our **Planning & Infrastructure Economics** team help plan for our cities and regions now and into the future by helping develop and prioritise projects and generate sustainable community benefits.

**Your Opportunity: Associate Director - Energy Economics (Melbourne)**

**Associate Directors** within our **Planning and Infrastructure Economics **group are leaders in our team, who can support client growth, are passionate for building a thriving team culture and are known in the industry for their sector knowledge, skills, and ability to deliver work opportunities.

Our Melbourne **Planning and Infrastructure Economics** team members are specialists in supporting our clients’ needs with strategic advice in the planning and prioritisation of social infrastructure, energy, decarbonisation, and transport infrastructure investments.

Th **Associate Director - Energy Economics** will play a key role in our team, supporting our team growth and identification of new opportunities in the market by:

- Leading economic modelling, analysis, and appraisal in the context of the energy sector.
- Providing energy economics expertise and knowledge sharing internally (locally and globally) and externally.
- Being client facing, solving client problems, leading positive and cohesive teams, and managing the delivery of projects.
- Driving the delivery of policies and strategies, developing business cases, and providing strategic advice to our clients in support of energy infrastructure investments.
- Engaging and maintaining local relationships and building presence in the energy sector at industry events.
- Building on our positive culture, which is integral to the success of our team.
- Leading a cohesive and delivery focused team, with growth and learning as a key focus for your team.
- Supporting or unlocking our exposure to new or different client sectors and engagements (we love ideas for where we can grow).
- Being supported with tailored learning and development training opportunities and learning from industry leaders, enabling you to shape your growth and development at KPMG.

**How are you extraordinary?**
- You are considered a leader in the energy sector, with a focus on energy economics.
- You are confident in leading the provision of strategic advice and economic analysis, helping to shape investment decisions for clients.
- You are an active a thought leader (or have the desire to be) in a range of strategic, technical, and business issues impacting our clients and markets.

**Your Experience**

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. You will bring to the team your qualifications, skills & experience such as:

- Leadership experiences in similar consulting, advisory or inhouse roles across the energy sector, energy transition, decarbonisation investments and projects, locally or globally.
- An ability to contribute to the successful generation of new work opportunities and the successful delivery of projects.
- Tertiary qualifications in economics or other relevant areas / experience.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships and develop a presence at industry networking events.

Opportunities across our teams are flexible and include full-time, part-time or job share arrangements. Talk to our team about how we can support you to thrive with us and find a working arrangement that makes sense for your life

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, le