Senior Manager Commercial

at  AGL Energy

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history.
As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia’s best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in.
About the Role:
As the Senior Manager Commercial, you will be responsible for leading a growing team of Business Development and Commercial Development Managers to identify and commercialise 3rd party investment opportunities at the Energy Hub sites, with the goal of securing long term lease and commercial commitments from proponents. The Energy Hubs will leverage existing land, infrastructure and renewable energy and storage supply, to support the development of new and existing industries on the sites, in partnership with Industry and Governments.
You will also develop a suite of foundational contract terms and conditions (including Development Agreements, Civil Works Agreements, Interface Agreements, Lease Agreements etc) to ensure contract terms reflect the over arching Hub strategy and operating model, as they are developed.

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing technical and commercial feasibility assessments, development of business cases, creation of commercial structures, complex high value contract negotiations and their commercial implementation
• Development of internal project management frameworks and template commercial agreements
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders in relation to access to, and augmentation of, key enabling infrastructure and services
• Lead the team to identify industry partners / tenants at the Hubs and facilitate discussions through to the executions of a non-binding MOU, to facilitate preliminary technical and financial investigations
• Advise on or lead commercial negotiations with Regulators, Planning Authorities and industry players with respect to infrastructure or commodities such as water
• Recruit, train, manage and coach the team in accordance with AGL’s values

About You:
You will have extensive experience in commercial structuring and complex high value contract negotiation, preferably in brownfield development projects, or from within the energy, mining or heavy industrial industries. Your stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen and leadership skills will set you up for success.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Tertiary qualification in commerce, engineering, law or a similar discipline
• Advanced people leadership experience, including leading a team with a diverse skill set and experience levels
• Proven success operating in ambiguous and uncertain environments and the ability to identify the “deal space” and achieve risk optimised decision making
• Strategic problem solving, with an aptitude for complex decision making and the ability to manage competing priorities for multiple opportunities
• Advanced communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience working with internal and external stakeholders

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid work
• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans
• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program
• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer
• Access to an additional week of recharge leave per year
• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives
• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions
• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals
• Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

We’d love to see your application, submitted by Friday 10th of May.
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 a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Job Family Group:
Project Management - Grou

• Overseeing technical and commercial feasibility assessments, development of business cases, creation of commercial structures, complex high value contract negotiations and their commercial implementation
• Development of internal project management frameworks and template commercial agreements
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders in relation to access to, and augmentation of, key enabling infrastructure and services
• Lead the team to identify industry partners / tenants at the Hubs and facilitate discussions through to the executions of a non-binding MOU, to facilitate preliminary technical and financial investigations
• Advise on or lead commercial negotiations with Regulators, Planning Authorities and industry players with respect to infrastructure or commodities such as water
• Recruit, train, manage and coach the team in accordance with AGL’s value