At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major data centre opportunities and turn concepts into viable deals.
- Company: Join ElectraNet, a supportive and inclusive energy company.
- Benefits: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave, flexible work options, and professional development support.
- Other info: Diverse workplace culture with regular social events and community focus.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the growing data centre market with strategic leadership.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in business development with strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.
ElectraNet builds, owns, operates and maintains the high voltage electricity transmission network which delivers the energy South Australians rely on to power our homes, businesses and communities. Our employees describe our culture as one that is supportive, inclusive, and community-oriented, where we genuinely want each other to succeed.
Employee Benefits
- 5 weeks annual leave
- 15 days personal/carer’s leave
- 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible work options & wellbeing programs
- Additional paid volunteering and office closure leave
- Ongoing professional development and certification support
- A vibrant and community focused team culture
- Regular social events and activities
The Opportunity
Join ElectraNet as the Business Development Manager – Data Centres, leading the development and pursuit of major data centre and related energy opportunities. You will engage directly with customers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to turn early-stage connection concepts into commercially viable deals. The role will lead opportunities through feasibility, commercial structuring and negotiation, remaining involved through to contract execution and transition into project delivery. This is a highly autonomous and influential position supporting ElectraNet’s strategic growth in the expanding data centre market.
About You
We’re looking for a commercially astute and strategic business development professional who can lead complex data centre and energy opportunities from initial concept through to contract execution. This person will confidently engage customers, executives and industry stakeholders while coordinating multidisciplinary internal teams. They will combine strong market insight with the ability to develop compelling business cases, commercial models and customer propositions. The ideal candidate will operate autonomously, navigate ambiguity and competing priorities, and maintain momentum toward commercially sound outcomes.
Key Qualifications
- Extensive experience leading complex commercial, infrastructure, energy or business development opportunities, typically gained over 10+ years.
- Strong commercial acumen, with demonstrated experience developing strategies, business cases, financial models and contracts through to execution.
- Highly developed stakeholder management, customer engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, including confidence presenting at Executive level.
- A relevant tertiary qualification, with Australian energy-market knowledge and electricity, data centre or major infrastructure experience viewed favourably.
ElectraNet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Business Development Manager in Adelaide employer: ElectraNet
ElectraNet is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee success and community engagement. Located in Adelaide, you'll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with shorter commutes and greater housing affordability while contributing to significant energy infrastructure projects that shape South Australia's clean energy future. With competitive benefits, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a vibrant team atmosphere, ElectraNet is the ideal place for engineers looking to make a meaningful impact.
