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Commercial Director at TransGrid

Commercial Director

TransGrid · Sydney, New South Wales, AU

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Commercial Director

TransGrid · Sydney, New South Wales, AU

2 days ago
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About the Role

The Network Commercial team shapes the commercial strategy for Transgrid’s major network and non-network projects, developing solutions that support the evolving energy system and achieve strong commercial outcomes. This role leads the commercial workstream for major growth projects from origination through delivery, partnering with senior leaders, government agencies, regulators, and external partners.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the commercial strategy and transaction positioning for major network and non-network infrastructure projects.
  • Drive the commercial workstream throughout project origination, development and delivery.
  • Lead complex commercial negotiations with government agencies, customers, developers and strategic partners.
  • Develop innovative commercial frameworks that balance risk, value and long-term project outcomes.
  • Lead and manage external legal and commercial advisors.
  • Provide strategic commercial advice to Executive leadership, governance committees and the Board.
  • Identify and manage commercial risks while ensuring strong regulatory and contractual outcomes.
  • Partner with finance, legal, engineering and project delivery teams to deliver integrated commercial solutions.
  • Build strong relationships across government, industry and the broader energy sector.

Requirements

  • 10+ years' experience in commercial leadership, infrastructure transactions, project development or investment sponsorship.
  • Proven success leading commercial workstreams on large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.
  • Extensive experience developing commercial strategies and negotiating high-value contracts.
  • Strong commercial, financial and legal acumen with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing external advisors.
  • A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trusted relationships across executive, government and industry stakeholders.
  • Experience within the electricity, utilities or regulated infrastructure sectors will be highly regarded.
  • Knowledge of Australia's electricity market and regulatory frameworks is advantageous.

Skills

  • Commercial strategy
  • Transaction positioning
  • Commercial negotiations
  • Commercial frameworks
  • Risk management
  • Contractual outcomes
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Financial acumen
  • Legal acumen

Location

  • Sydney

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • 10+ years

Education Level

  • Tertiary qualification in Finance, Law, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in business or a related field are advantageous.

Benefits

  • Corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc.
  • Novated leasing options
  • Flexible workplace policies
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave

About the Company

  • Transgrid plays a critical role in shaping the commercial strategy for major network and non-network projects.
  • The team develops and delivers commercial solutions that support the evolving needs of the energy system while achieving strong commercial outcomes.
  • Working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, the Commercial team originates, structures, negotiates and manages complex commercial arrangements that enable the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects.
  • Through strategic commercial leadership and strong stakeholder engagement, the team helps drive investment, manage risk and create value across Transgrid’s project portfolio.

Equal Opportunity

  • Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices.