Chief Business Development Officer

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Superior People Recruitment Full time

The Chief Business Development Officer will report directly on an operational basis to the CEO in  Australia, and functionally to the Group Chief Business Development Officer based in Internationally.

The role will be based in Melbourne in a new office, the location of which is being finalized. The position is expected to be hybrid.

Job Purpose Summary:

  • The candidate will need to be able to originate & identify, evaluate, secure and successfully bring to completion the investment opportunities in Australia. The candidate should be skillful to handle development of for brown field as well as green field Projects and is required to be thoroughly knowledgeable and informed on the Australian power sector market.
  • Additionally, the candidate, in consultation the Group CBDO’s team, is expected to become involved in commercial discussions in relation to  existing renewable energy portfolio  in  Australia.
  • The candidate must have established relationship with pertinent stakeholders groups including IPPs, investors, banks, regulator, off-takers/utilities, market service providers etc.
  • The candidate will ensure that potential opportunities, leads and contacts are suitably communicated to and shared with the Group Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) and the team members. The candidate will be working closely with the Group CBDO & the core team and responsible for all business development activities of the company taking place within Australia

The incumbent will act as the first point of contact with business partners and has a main role in filtering opportunities and identify technically viable and profitable ones

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate a proven track record in sourcing and executing power sector investments in the Australian electricity markets, including leading all aspects of the transaction: deal structuring and commercial negotiations, financial valuation, transaction execution. Moreover, the candidate should be proficient in negotiating key project contracts including connection agreement, EPC, O&M contract, as well as understanding of the legal aspects of the documentation.
  • Continually raise performance standards & performance expectations.
  • Build relationships and establish credibility as a trusted advisor for colleagues and other stakeholders including existing and prospective partners.
  • Research and analyze business trends in the regional markets
  • Assist in the development and launch of new project opportunities,
  • Structure division /depts. and organize work; establish priorities; anticipate resources needed and allocate resources when planning the work of others.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • University degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university. Master degree in Business Administration is preferred.

Minimum of 10-15 years of Business Development experience of which  5 years must be in renewable energy field and 3 years in a similar position



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