Brunel has been exclusively engaged by a renewable energy developer with a growing Australian portfolio who are currently seeking a PPA Origination Manager to identify offtake opportunities that match their generation pipeline, structuring PPAs and other physical and virtual arrangements to maximise project value.
The Role
- Market analysis: Analyse Australian energy markets (prices, regulation, trends, competitor activity) to match suitable loads with the generation development pipeline
- Trading support: Support front-office generation operations and energy trading middle/front-office functions (physical spot)
- Market intelligence: Monitor geopolitical, policy, and technology developments and their impact on the Australian energy market, feeding insights into strategic decisions
- Commercial strategy: Collaborate cross-functionally to assess investment opportunities, project feasibility, and revenue/profitability optimisation strategies
- Contracting pipeline: Build a pipeline of PPAs and other contractual arrangements to support vertical integration plans
- Trading strategy: Develop energy trading strategies to maximise value from physical generation assets, working with Markets & Regulation to financially assess options
- Stakeholder engagement: Meet with counterparties and maintain accurate project records in a CRM or equivalent database
About You
- Qualifications: Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical preferred) or Commerce degree
- Industry experience: 10+ years in the deregulated NEM energy industry, with exposure to C&I/SME businesses or generator/retail energy companies
- Market knowledge: Wholesale energy market experience (physical/spot and financial derivatives/settlement) highly valued
- Technical familiarity: Base-level understanding of variable renewable generation and storage technologies (PHES & BESS)
- Stakeholder relationships: Proven external relationship management across C&I/SME businesses, energy trading establishments, and retailers/gentailers
- Core attributes: Strong relationship-building across diverse groups, agile and delivery-focused thinking, ethical and professional conduct
- Practical requirements: IT/MS Office proficiency and a current Australian driver's licence
Next Steps
If you have a strong background in PPA Origination across the NEM, please apply now or call Joel on 0466 697 913 for more information
PPA Origination Manager employer: Brunel
Brunel is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Senior Enterprise Account Executives can thrive in the agricultural technology sector. With a competitive salary, uncapped commission structure, and comprehensive benefits, employees enjoy ownership of their work while engaging with key industry stakeholders. The company's commitment to professional growth and its supportive culture make it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in AgTech.
