Australia, Brisbane
Parttime: 0 hrs a week
Experience: 4 years
Closing: March 05, 2025

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Introduction

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Power Commercial Operations Manager to join Australia's largest energy infrastructure business on a permanent, full-time basis in Brisbane, QLD.

What are you going to do 

This role is responsible for overseeing the commercial operations of power assets, including gas management, contract administration, invoicing, and regulatory compliance. Working across a diverse portfolio, you will support both conventional and renewable energy assets.

  • Lead and manage a newly established team of seven, providing direction, coaching, and support.
  • Develop and implement new procedures, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.
  • Oversee daily gas management activities, including nominations for Gas Transportation Agreements (GTAs) and Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs).
  • Ensure contract administration aligns with commercial and regulatory obligations.
  • Deliver daily energy forecasts and demand reports to power customers.
  • Monitor electricity market interface systems to maintain compliance across both conventional and renewable energy markets.
  • Manage invoicing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely issuance.
  • Work closely with operations teams to ensure seamless coordination between commercial strategy and asset operations.
  • Respond to operational events impacting power generation assets, gas management, and renewable energy operations.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Proven experience in commercial operations within the energy infrastructure sector (conventional and/or renewable energy).
  • Strong understanding of energy asset operations, including power generation, gas transportation, and market operations.
  • Ability to effectively liaise with operational teams, ensuring commercial strategies align with asset performance and operational requirements.
  • Tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Strong leadership experience, with a track record of successfully building and managing teams.
  • Excellent commercial acumen, particularly in contract administration, gas market operations, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.
  • Experience in developing and implementing processes, procedures, and SOPs.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, both internally and externally.

Why Join?

  • Join Australia's largest energy infrastructure company, with a strong reputation for innovation and growth.
  • Be part of a great workplace culture that values leadership, collaboration, and development.
  • Lead a newly established team, shaping processes and driving efficiency.
  • Work across a diverse energy portfolio, spanning conventional and renewable assets.

What we offer 

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and would like to be considered for this role, please submit your interest using the 'Apply' button. Applying is quick and easy - just make sure you have the following documents ready to go:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter (optional)

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Timothy Chapman - 0409712680

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Are you ready for the next step in your career? Join Brunel’s powerful global network, where passionate, results-driven specialists come together with industry-leading clients. By connecting specialists to pioneering projects, we drive change in many industries, enabling growth and delivering great outcomes. Brunel helps you reach your full potential and empowers you to make an impact within a purpose-driven global company.

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Our Culture and Values

At Brunel, we are proud of our unique corporate culture, which is shaped and nurtured by the collective efforts of our employees. Our work environment is characterised by an authentic, communicative and inclusive approach to teamwork that fosters an atmosphere of collaboration and creativity. Our values are at the center of everything we do – for our clients, our colleagues and ourselves.

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Our ESG Commitment

Since 1975, our mission has always been to connect specialists to exciting career opportunities, to support the development of these careers, and to offer fair and equal employment. This has enabled us to create a truly sustainable and durable business model. Having a passion for people and caring deeply for the environment is not only part of Brunel’s DNA but is also reflected in our culture and values. As a global company, we take our social responsibility very seriously.

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Tim Chapman

+61 409 712 680