Commercial Manager - Power Development at AGL

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Negotiation, Commercial Agreements, Investment Business Cases, Financial Modeling, Market Insights, Stakeholder Mapping, Board Papers, Bid Submissions, Grant Applications, Legal Structuring, Contracting Requirements, Commercial Strategy, Market Analysis, Industry Forums, Regulatory Submissions, Procurement

Industry

Utilities

Description

Join the change. Electrify your future! We've been proudly Aussie since 1837, always finding new ways to innovate in energy and essential services. Now, we're moving towards a sustainable future through electrification and investing in renewable energy—and we’d like you to join us. Whether you're on-site, in the office, or somewhere in between, you'll find opportunities to grow your career here. You'll work with a team that's passionate about powering Australian lives, in a culture that values inclusivity, respect, and learning. Help us create a cleaner energy future, and we’ll back you every step of the way as you build your career. Join the change. Electrify your future. About the role In this role, the successful candidate will play a key part in advancing AGL’s energy transition strategy by identifying, assessing and progressing low carbon generation growth opportunities. The position leads commercial development activities and manages contracts for both new and existing projects through to Financial Investment Decision (FID) and Notice to Proceed (NTP). This role is responsible for shaping and delivering high capital value generation projects for submission to the AGL Board and/or external financiers, including oversight of commercial development budgets of $2–10 million per project. The position also contributes to future portfolio planning within the Integrated Portfolio Management team, ensuring AGL is strategically positioned to identify, evaluate and execute power generation opportunities in a rapidly evolving energy market. What you’ll be doing Leading negotiations of complex commercial agreements with third parties, including NSPs, government bodies, OEMs and BOP providers. Developing and delivering investment business cases aligned to AGL’s strategy, including managing key inputs to the financial model, obtaining and disseminating market insights and stakeholder mapping. Preparing high quality CIRC/Board papers, bid submissions and contributing to grant applications, representing the Commercial team as required. Evaluating and preparing commercial instructions for the AGL legal team. Coordinating interfaces between the Commercial team and the Construction, Operations and Development teams to ensure alignment on key contracting requirements. Defining and communicating each project’s commercial strategy and contract structure, managing this through to NTP. Conducting market analysis to identify trends, opportunities and validate project site characteristics. Supporting AGL’s market advocacy by contributing to industry forums and regulatory submissions. What you’ll bring Strong negotiation capability with experience managing high value procurement and complex commercial contracts. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. Proficiency in financial analysis and comfort working with complex financial models. A solid understanding of energy markets and the value drivers behind largescale generation projects, particularly renewables and storage. Experience in the commercial and/or legal structuring of largescale renewable generation projects such as wind, solar or storage (highly desirable). Experience in the power industry or related development roles. Knowledge of corporate project approval processes through to FID and NTP. Exposure to the full project development lifecycle from concept through to investment commitment. We’d love to see your applications by Friday 27th March 2026. At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including: Flexible working: AGL offers a range of flexible working options including hybrid working and/or flexible hours. Staff discounts: Discounted energy, telco and solar plans: Available for employees, family and friends. Parental Leave: 20 weeks paid leave for the primary carer plus employer-paid superannuation on unpaid leave. Additional Leave: 1 week ‘Recharge Leave’ for eligible employees and salary sacrifice up to 6 weeks additional leave. Wellbeing Programs: Partnerships with Medibank and Fitness Passport and on-site health appointments (massage, skin checks etc.). AGL Shares: Up to $1000 as part of annual Share Reward plan and salary sacrifice up to $5000 of shares. *Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location. Inclusion at AGL At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary. The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy. AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL. Location Sydney NSW 2000 Job Family Group Energy Marketing and Trading At AGL, we believe energy makes life better. That’s why we’re passionate about powering the way Australians live, move and work. Like you, we believe that the world is going through extraordinary challenges. We don’t shy away from the tough questions and we consider the answers carefully. We work in partnership with our customers and communities, and take action to shape a better future for all. As life changes, we join the change, constantly evolving over more than 188 years. Today we bring all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share and consume energy. We’re investing in new ideas, partnerships and infrastructure – renewing and expanding our portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable and useful. We’ll continue to innovate in energy and other essential services to enhance the way Australians live, and to help preserve the world around us for future generations.

Responsibilities

The role leads commercial development activities, manages contracts for new and existing power generation projects through to Financial Investment Decision (FID) and Notice to Proceed (NTP), and shapes high capital value generation projects for board submission. Responsibilities include leading complex commercial negotiations, developing investment business cases, preparing high-quality board papers, and coordinating interfaces between commercial, construction, operations, and development teams.