About AusNet we're the link between renewable energy sources and local communities, playing a key role in the clean energy transition and providing essential energy to every Victorian family.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Strategy Lead to join our growing team. The Distribution Strategy team is responsible for distribution business strategy development, business planning, investment planning across short & long-term time horizons and business performance tracking and reporting.
The role will focus on delivering strategic thinking, research and analysis to shape AusNet's distribution network strategy, including focusing on exciting changes driven by the energy transition. This includes strategies related to electric vehicles, gas electrification and transitioning towards a Distribution System Operator.
Key Responsibilities:
* Playing an active part in developing and shaping AusNet's distribution strategies
* Developing and leading program work streams including framing, analysis, and pathway to implementation
* Contributing to the strategic planning cycle & engaging with multiple stakeholders across various levels (up to GM)
* Identifying and managing a rapid response process to emerging issues that have the potential to impact the business's ability to meet its strategic plan and targets
* Providing strategic insight for the organisation through visible and concise reporting on internal and external developments that influence the business and strategy
* Supporting the wider objectives of the Strategy & Regulation team including regulatory & policy advocacy, network innovation, or business improvement
Requirements:
* An undergraduate degree in Commerce / Economics / Finance / Engineering or related field
* At least 3+ years relevant work experience with experience in a strategy role (e.g., management consulting, corporate strategy or asset management role)
* Energy / utilities sector-specific experience, with a focus on infrastructure and understanding of the Australian energy sector would be extremely advantageous
* Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence and communicate at an executive level
* Self-motivated; naturally inquisitive and proactive in approach with excellent stakeholder engagement expertise within a collaborative environment is extremely beneficial
We Offer:
* Flexibility: whether this is hybrid work, flexible hours, or part-time arrangements, we'll work with you to help balance work and life
* Leave: more than typical personal leave and a generous 14 weeks of paid parental leave, with no minimum service
* Community giving: a paid day to volunteer with a social impact partner, or for a cause that matters to you
* Perks: all the other perks you've come to expect like purchased leave, income protection insurance, novated leasing, corporate discounts, private health cover discounts and more
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* A supportive and collaborative work environment
About You:
You don't need to tick every box; however, we are looking for a good combination of the above requirements.
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